Essex · London and the South East
Brock Hill Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Brock Hill from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Brock Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Brock Hill, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
About our landlord roof survey in Brock Hill
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular 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 rented houses, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
Some older homes in villages like Brock Hill 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. 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Brock Hill (SS11)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brock Hill
Landlords, agents and building managers in Brock Hill and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Landlord roof surveys in Brock Hill: local notes
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Beauchamps High School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Margaret, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Brock Hill is about 2 miles north of Wickford, in Essex. If you are in Brock Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Essex, we cover Brock Hill. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in SS11 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Brock Hill, we cover South Hanningfield (1 mile north-east), Runwell (1 mile south-east), Coalhill (2 miles north-east), Rettendon (2 miles north-east) and West Hanningfield (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (7 miles north), Basildon (5 miles south-west), Brentwood (9 miles west), Maldon (10 miles north-east), Canvey Island (9 miles south) and Billericay (4 miles west).
What’s near Brock Hill
For rail, the closest station is Wickford station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Mayflower Community Hospital (4.6 miles west) and Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Brock Hill includes Crowsheath Wood.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Brock Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brock Hill?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Wickford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
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 doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
What we are asked to look at in Brock Hill
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
We are often asked to look at:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
If you own a rental within reach of Wickford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.