Essex · London and the South East
Chatham Green Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Chatham Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Chatham Green?
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chatham Green
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings that have come away and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
In a small place like Chatham Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Chatham Green (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chatham Green
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you let a flat or house near Beaulieu Park station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Chatham Green is about 5 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chatham Green can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Chatham Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for landlord roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CM3. Other places close to Chatham Green include Little Leighs (1 mile north-east), Howe Street (1 mile south-west), Hartford End (2 miles north-west), Willows Green (2 miles north) and Ford End (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (5 miles south), Braintree (6 miles north-east), Brentwood (15 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles south) and Witham (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Chatham Green
The closest station to Chatham Green is Beaulieu Park station, roughly 4.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Broomfield Hospital (2.9 miles south). Open spaces near Chatham Green include Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Chatham Green: your questions answered
Is Chatham Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Beaulieu Park station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Why it is worth a survey now in Chatham Green
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chatham Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chatham Green
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Chatham Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can be seen safely.