Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Brookstreet
Independent landlord roof surveys in Brookstreet. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof survey in Brookstreet: what you get
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. 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. If you are worried about cracked or lifting flashings and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Brookstreet may be 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Brookstreet (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Brookstreet
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Flitch Green Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Brookstreet, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- 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 loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys in Brookstreet: local notes
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Brookstreet is about 7 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. We visit Brookstreet as part of our work across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Essex coverage includes Brookstreet and the places around it. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CM6. If you’re just outside Brookstreet, we cover Little Dunmow (1 mile east), Felsted (1 mile east), North End (1 mile south), Causeway End (2 miles south-east) and Watch House Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south), Braintree (7 miles east), Harlow (14 miles south-west), Maldon (15 miles south-east), Witham (11 miles south-east) and Saffron Walden (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Brookstreet
We work in homes and buildings around Flitch Of Bacon Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (3.6 miles north-west) and Braintree Community Hospital (5.8 miles east). The countryside around Brookstreet includes Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Brookstreet
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
Questions from Brookstreet
Is my home in Brookstreet listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Brookstreet within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Brookstreet
Defects caught early can frequently be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give residents notice before a survey
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.