Essex · London and the South East
Cross End Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cross End. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Cross End homes and their roofs
Hedingham Castle, about 4.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cross End. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Bures station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Cross End is about 4 miles north-east of Halstead, in Essex. If you are in Cross End, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Cross End is one of the places in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We work across CO9 for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Alphamstone (2 miles north-east), Lamarsh (2 miles north-east), Bures (3 miles east), Mount Bures (3 miles east) and White Colne (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Colchester (10 miles south-east), Braintree (9 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south), Camulodunum (9 miles south-east), Halstead (4 miles south-west) and Greenstead (11 miles south-east).
Around Cross End
Around Cross End, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The King's Head Public House, among other places. The closest station to Cross End is Bures station, roughly 2.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Mount Bures (2.9 miles east) and Halstead Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sergeants Orchard.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cross End
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
Somewhere as small as Cross End, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Cross End (CO9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Cross End
Other services in Cross End
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older roofs in small places like Cross End can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Cross End
Do you cover smaller places like Cross End?
Yes. Cross End is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bures station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
What does a roof survey cost?
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.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.