Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Blackmore
Landlord roof surveys around Blackmore, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof survey in Blackmore: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed mortar falling from ridges and verges and flashings that have come away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Blackmore, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Blackmore (CM4)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.
Local roofs in Blackmore
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Blackmore has a long history of building, with Ingatestone Hall about 3.8 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Blackmore Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Church of St Laurence: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Blackmore is about 5 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. Anywhere in Blackmore, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Surveys in CM4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Jericho Place, Woollard Way and Fingrith Hall Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Wyatt's Green (2 miles south), Beggar Hill (2 miles east), Green Street (2 miles south-east), Doddinghurst (2 miles south) and Swallows Cross (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (8 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (5 miles south), Billericay (6 miles south-east) and Rayleigh (14 miles south-east).
Around Blackmore
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bull Inn and the streets around them. Blackmore’s nearest station is Ingatestone station, about 3.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Brentwood Community Hospital (4.8 miles south) and Willingale Doe (3.9 miles north).
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FAQs for Blackmore
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Blackmore?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ingatestone station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Blackmore?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Blackmore
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Ingatestone station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you’ll get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Blackmore, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Useful tips for Blackmore property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.