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Landlord roof survey in Doddinghurst Common, Essex
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Doddinghurst Common and the rest of Essex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Doddinghurst Common
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from every safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed worn ridges, hips and verges and blocked gutters over flats, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Doddinghurst Common may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Doddinghurst Common (CM15)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Doddinghurst Common
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Take a building like Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What exactly goes into their report
Places near Doddinghurst Common
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Doddinghurst Common, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Doddinghurst Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Doddinghurst Common?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Doddinghurst Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Local roofs in Doddinghurst Common
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
The streets around a church like New Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Shenfield station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Doddinghurst Common is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Doddinghurst Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Essex, we cover Doddinghurst Common and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CM15. We also cover the places around Doddinghurst Common: Kelvedon Hatch (1 mile north), Navestock Side (1 mile south-west), Bentley (1 mile south-west), Crow Green (1 mile south-east) and Coxtie Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (7 miles east) and Rayleigh (15 miles east).
Around Doddinghurst Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Becket Keys Church of England School and The Shepherd Public House. The nearest railway station is Shenfield station, about 3.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Brentwood Community Hospital (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Doddinghurst Common include Thorndon Park.