Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Broadley Common, Essex
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Broadley Common from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Broadley Common
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. If you are worried about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and chimney stacks in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Broadley Common are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Broadley Common (EN9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Broadley Common
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you look after a building such as Water Lane Primary Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Roydon station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Broadley Common is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Whether the building in Broadley Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Broadley Common is one of the places in Essex where we work. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across EN9 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Common Road, Epping Road and Nazeing Common, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Broadley Common: Tylerscross (1 mile north), Nazeing (1 mile south-west), Jack's Hatch (1 mile east), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile north-west) and Halls Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south-west), Epping (4 miles south-east) and Stansted Mountfitchet (12 miles north-east).
Around Broadley Common
In Broadley Common, that means homes and buildings near Nazeing Triangle, Stewards School and Black Swan Public House. The closest station to Broadley Common is Roydon station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Nazeing Glass Museum (2.6 miles west) and Harlow Mill (4.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Cheshunt Lake and Hunsdon Mead.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
Why it’s worth a survey now in Broadley Common
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Outbuildings and barns around Broadley Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Common questions in Broadley Common
Will you come out to Broadley Common?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Roydon station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Broadley Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- 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
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Broadley Common?
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 can’t be seen from the street.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their insurance cover