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Landlord roof survey in Church End, Essex
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Church End and across Essex.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof survey in Church End: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a photo-illustrated written report to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey rented houses, blocks of flats and converted houses, and people most often book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Around Church End, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Church End (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Church End
Letting agents and landlords in Church End book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
When to book a survey in Church End
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Anyone responsible for a site like Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What happens if roof problems are left?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Blocked gutters on homes around Church End overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
See our cost guide or our case studies.
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What else we do in Church End
Common questions in Church End
Will you come out to Church End?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Stansted Airport station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Local roofs in Church End
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Church End has a long history of building, with Horham Hall about 4.8 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Stansted Airport station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Church End is about 1 mile north-east of Great Dunmow, in Essex. We visit Church End as part of our work across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. Our Essex coverage includes Church End and the places around it. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of CM6 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Star Lane, Mill Lane and Barley Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Church End, we cover Great Dunmow (1 mile south-west), Little Easton (2 miles north-west), Barnston (2 miles south-east), High Roding (4 miles south-west) and Great Canfield (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles south-east), Braintree (8 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (11 miles north-west) and Halstead (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Church End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dunmow St Mary's Primary School and Angel And Harp Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 4.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Little Easton Moat (1.6 miles west).
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, 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’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a survey in Church End, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.