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Landlord roof survey in Chignall St James, Essex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Chignall St James, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Landlord roof survey in Chignall St James
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 any day of the week, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’re worried about worn ridges, hips and verges and damp or stains in top-floor flats, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Chignall St James may be 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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
- Chignall St James (CM1)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Chignall St James
Can a landlord with a rental near Chelmsford station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Chignall St James is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Chignall St James?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents and landlords in Chignall St James book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Landlord roof surveys around Chignall St James
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Chignall St James has a long history of building, with Hylands about 3.5 miles south. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Chelmsford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as Former Church of St James, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Newlands Spring Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Chignall St James is about 3 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Wherever you are in Chignall St James, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Essex coverage includes Chignall St James.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CM1. If you’re just outside Chignall St James, we cover Chignall Smealy (1 mile north), Patching (2 miles east), Broomfield (2 miles east), Writtle (2 miles south) and Breeds (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (3 miles south-east), Basildon (13 miles south), Braintree (10 miles north-east), Harlow (13 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south-west) and Maldon (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Chignall St James
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Three Elms pub, among other places. The closest station to Chignall St James is Chelmsford station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Peter Edwards Museum And Library (2.7 miles south-east) and Broomfield Hospital (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Chignall St James includes Newland Grove.
Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. In a small place like Chignall St James, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Chignall St James
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Chignall St James, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there is safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.