Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Butt's Green, Essex
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Butt's Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof survey in Butt's Green: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Butt's Green and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates and tiles and blocked gutters over flats.
Somewhere as small as Butt's Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
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, whichever applies.
- Where
- Butt's Green (CM2)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Nearby places to Butt's Green
Also in Butt's Green
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
Common roof problems in Butt's Green
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 from what’s visible.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
For businesses in and around places such as Bond Street Chelmsford, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- When you will get the report
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Butt's Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
Butt's Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Butt's Green?
Yes. Butt's Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
I let a flat near Beaulieu Park station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Butt's Green
The wider area around Butt's Green has a long history of building, with Danbury Place about 1.1 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Sandon School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Beaulieu Park station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Butt's Green is about 4 miles south-east of Chelmsford, in Essex. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Butt's Green. Butt's Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys.
We survey roofs across the CM2 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover Sandon (1 mile north-west), Danbury (2 miles north-east), Gay Bowers (2 miles east), Great Baddow (2 miles north-west) and Little Baddow (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (4 miles north-west), Basildon (10 miles south), Braintree (13 miles north), Brentwood (12 miles south-west), Maldon (6 miles east) and Canvey Island (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Butt's Green
The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park station, about 4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Baddow Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.