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Landlord roof survey in Broad Green, Essex
Landlord roof surveys in Broad Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof survey in Broad Green
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It does not include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Typical surveys look at leaking joints at party walls and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats.
Some older homes in villages like Broad Green are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Broad Green (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Broad Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Broad Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Questions from Broad Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broad Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Broad Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Broad Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Broad Green
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Nearby places to Broad Green
What else we do in Broad Green
Common roof problems in Broad Green
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlords with a home close to Marks Tey station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Broad Green
About 4.6 miles south-east lies Layer Marney Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Broad Green has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Honywood Community Science School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to Church of St James: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Broad Green is about 6 miles south-east of Halstead, in Essex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broad Green and nearby. Broad Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of CO6 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Broad Green include Surrex (1 mile west), Skye Green (1 mile south-west), Little Tey (1 mile east), Stocks Green (1 mile south) and Marks Tey (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (7 miles east), Chelmsford (14 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (7 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (6 miles east).
Near you in Broad Green
In Broad Green, that means homes and buildings near Kings Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Marks Tey station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Birch Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Iron Latch.