Essex · London and the South East
Cannon's Green Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys around Cannon's Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in Cannon's Green
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We are often asked to look into gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and chimney stacks in poor repair, on blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Cannon's Green (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Cannon's Green
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a small place like Cannon's Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Cannon's Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
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’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Cannon's Green
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
If you look after a building such as The Ongar Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Questions from Cannon's Green
Is my home in Cannon's Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Cannon's Green?
Yes, Cannon's Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we will say so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Cannon's Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Cannon's Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Cannon's Green
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Cannon's Green is about 7 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Whether the building in Cannon's Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM5 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Cannon's Green: Fyfield (1 mile north-west), Clatterford End (1 mile north-west), Norton Mandeville (1 mile south), Norwood End (1 mile north) and High Ongar (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles west), Brentwood (7 miles south), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Cannon's Green
Around Cannon's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Queens Head Public House. A little further out are Willingale Doe (2 miles north-east).
Towns and villages near Cannon's Green
Also in Cannon's Green
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cannon's Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.