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Landlord roof survey in Clatterford End, Essex
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Clatterford End and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
How a landlord roof survey works in Clatterford End
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from each safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. If you’ve noticed leaking joints at party walls and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Clatterford End, 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Clatterford End (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Clatterford End can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Why act early in Clatterford End
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Clatterford End, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Clatterford End
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
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Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Clatterford End
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Clatterford End, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Common questions in Clatterford End
How do I find out if my home in Clatterford End is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Clatterford End?
Yes. Clatterford End is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed when booking.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Clatterford End
Historic houses such as Hill Hall, about 2.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Clatterford End goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Ongar Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live near a park such as Weald Common Flood Meadows, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For an older house near a landmark such as Greensted Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Clatterford End is about 4 miles east of Epping, in Essex. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Clatterford End and nearby. Clatterford End is one of the places in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CM5. We also cover the places around Clatterford End: Stanford Rivers (1 mile south-east), Little End (1 mile south-east), Hare Street (1 mile south-east), Marden Ash (2 miles east) and Navestock Heath (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (6 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south-east), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Clatterford End
Around Clatterford End, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Green Man pub and Weald Common Flood Meadows. Nearby you’ll also find St. Margaret's Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Epping Signalling Museum (4 miles west). Open spaces near Clatterford End include Gernon Bushes.