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Landlord roof survey in Brentwood, Essex
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Brentwood? You can book a landlord roof survey in Brentwood and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
About our landlord roof survey in Brentwood
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and people most often book us about missing or loose roof coverings and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
Semis and terraces in a town like Brentwood share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can safely be seen from the property we are surveying. It’s useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters as you book.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Brentwood (CM13, CM14, CM15, CM4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Brentwood: local notes
Historic houses such as Ingatestone Hall, about 4.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Brentwood goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building like Becket Keys Church of England School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Trees in and around Weald Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Brentwood is about 19 miles north-east of London, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Brentwood can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Brentwood is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM13, CM14, CM15 and CM4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on High Street, London Road and Old Church Road. Brentwood is on the A12 and A128, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Shenfield (1 mile north-east), Hutton Mount (1 mile east), Ingrave (2 miles south-east), Hutton (2 miles east) and Doddinghurst (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles south-east), Harlow (13 miles north-west), Canvey Island (14 miles south-east), Billericay (5 miles east) and Rayleigh (13 miles east). Being one of Essex’s larger places, Brentwood has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Brentwood
In Brentwood, that means homes and buildings near Sawyers Hall College, Weald Country Park and St Helen's Catholic Junior School and the streets around them. The closest station to Brentwood is Brentwood station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brentwood Community Hospital (0.5 miles east). Not far away are Thorndon Park.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Brentwood
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brentwood
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. A survey in Brentwood needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Brentwood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brentwood?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Brentwood in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Brentwood is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Who usually books a landlord or block roof survey?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
What we are asked to look at in Brentwood
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlords with a home close to Brentwood station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey