Essex · London and the South East
Bobbingworth Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Bobbingworth, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
About our landlord roof survey in Bobbingworth
We survey let and shared roofs in Bobbingworth and across London and South East England. Time on site usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses, and people most often book us about gutters overflowing onto walls and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
In a small place like Bobbingworth, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Bobbingworth (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Bobbingworth
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Bobbingworth has a long history of building, with Hill Hall about 4.9 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Bobbingworth is about 5 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. We carry out landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Bobbingworth and nearby. Bobbingworth is one of the places in Essex where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Landlord roof surveys in CM5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Gainsthorpe Road, Newhouse Lane and Stony Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Pedlars End (1 mile north-west), Moreton (1 mile north), Bovinger (1 mile west), Shelley (1 mile south-east) and Greensted Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (15 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles north-west), Brentwood (8 miles south-east), Billericay (11 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Bobbingworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Hart Public House and The Ongar Academy and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Willingale Doe (4.3 miles east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Bobbingworth includes Gernon Bushes.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Bobbingworth, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bobbingworth. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Bobbingworth?
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Germain, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What insurance they carry
- What they will not be able to tell you
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Bobbingworth, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
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Bobbingworth: your questions answered
Do you cover Bobbingworth?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Bobbingworth is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Bobbingworth is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in so please give residents notice.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease usually decides who is responsible, and that’s a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.