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Landlord roof survey in Bures Green, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Bures Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
How a landlord roof survey works in Bures Green
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. If you’ve noticed gutters overflowing onto walls and ceiling stains reported by tenants, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Bures 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Bures Green (CO8)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Bures Green
With Gainsborough's House about 4.5 miles north-west, Bures Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For landlords with property near Bures station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Trees in and around Tiger Hill shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Bures Green is in Essex. Surveys in Bures Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CO8 for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Bures (1 mile south-west), Lamarsh (1 mile west), Mount Bures (2 miles south), Alphamstone (2 miles west) and Cross End (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (8 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles south-west), Witham (14 miles south-west), Camulodunum (8 miles south-east), Halstead (7 miles south-west) and Greenstead (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Bures Green
In Bures Green, that means homes and buildings near Tiger Hill and Angel Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Bures Green is Bures station, about 1 mile south-west. Well-known places in the area include Mount Bures (1.7 miles south). For a walk, there is Arger Fen.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bures Green
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Nearby places to Bures Green
What else we do in Bures Green
What you can safely check yourself
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 it applies.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Bures Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What affects the price in Bures Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Bures Green, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Older and listed buildings around Bures Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Bures Green
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Questions from Bures Green
How do I find out if my home in Bures Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bures station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we will say so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.