Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Breach Barns
Landlord roof surveys across Breach Barns, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Breach Barns, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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About our landlord roof survey in Breach Barns
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Breach Barns (EN9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Breach Barns homes and their roofs
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Thomas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a building like Upshire Primary Foundation School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Breach Barns is about 2 miles north-east of Waltham Abbey, in Essex. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Breach Barns and the surrounding area. Breach Barns is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: EN9. You’ll find streets such as North Side, Second Avenue and First Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Aimes Green (1 mile north-west), Holyfield (1 mile west), Bumble's Green (2 miles north), Epping Green (2 miles north-east) and Lower Nazeing (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Harlow (6 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (4 miles south), Epping (3 miles east), Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north-east) and Harold Wood (11 miles south-east).
Around Breach Barns
Typical jobs here are in homes near King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cheshunt station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Nazeing Glass Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and St. Margaret's Hospital (3.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Home Mead and Cheshunt Lake.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and agents in Breach Barns book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Breach Barns
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you are asking contractors to price. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Breach Barns
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Check the loft space can be accessed
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Breach Barns: your questions answered
Will you come out to Breach Barns?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Breach Barns listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Breach Barns?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
It depends on the building. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. We survey 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.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Responsibility under a lease
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Breach Barns
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlords with a home close to Cheshunt station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours