Essex · London and the South East
Cressing Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys around Cressing, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Landlord roof survey in Cressing: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Cressing and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where applicable. You then get a written report with photos. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or lifting flashings and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Cressing are 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.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Cressing (CM77)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Also near Cressing
Also in Cressing
FAQs for Cressing
Can a landlord with a rental near Cressing station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Is my home in Cressing listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Is Cressing in your area?
Yes. We cover Cressing and the rest of Essex. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Cressing, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is 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 email us.
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Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Landlord roof surveys in Cressing: local notes
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Parish Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Cressing Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Cressing is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Cressing, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Essex coverage includes Cressing and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CM77 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Church Road and Ashes Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Lanham Green (1 mile north-east), Perry Green (1 mile north-east), Silver End (1 mile south-east), Bradwell (1 mile north-east) and Faulkbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (4 miles south), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Near you in Cressing
In Cressing, that means homes and buildings near The Three Ashes pub and Alec Hunter Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cressing station, about 1.1 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.7 miles north-west) and Cressing Temple (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Cressing include Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Cressing
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
For landlords with property near Cressing station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Useful tips for Cressing property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- File each roof report for future reference
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.