Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Burton End
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Burton End, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof surveys in Burton End: local notes
About 4.3 miles south lies Barrington Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Burton End has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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, 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.
The streets around a church such as St Mary the Virgin's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Stansted Mountfitchet station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Burton End is about 3 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We cover Burton End and the rest of Essex. Burton End is one of the places in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across CM24 for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Burton End include Start Hill (2 miles south), Takeley Street (2 miles south-east), Bedlar's Green (2 miles south), Takeley (3 miles south-east) and Molehill Green (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (15 miles east), Harlow (10 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (9 miles north), Great Dunmow (6 miles east), Epping (14 miles south) and Great Notley (14 miles east).
What’s near Burton End
In Burton End, that means homes and buildings near St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School and Dog And Duck Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. A little further out are House On The Hill Toy Museum (0.8 miles north-west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.
How a landlord roof survey works in Burton End
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey converted houses, blocks of flats and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and cracked or leaning shared chimneys.
Older buildings in small places like Burton End may be 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. 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Burton End (CM24)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Burton End, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Also near Burton End
Other services in Burton End
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Common questions in Burton End
I let a flat near Stansted Mountfitchet station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Burton End is listed?
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.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Burton End can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Burton End
Landlords, agents and building managers in Burton End 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.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Common roof problems in Burton End
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Forest Hall School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
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. Do not go up yourself.