Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Eastwick, Essex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Eastwick, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Eastwick
Landlords frequently 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. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week which can help when arranging access with residents. If you are worried about cracked or lifting flashings and chimney stacks in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rented houses, blocks of flats and shared roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Eastwick, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. 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.
- Location
- Eastwick (CM20)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Eastwick, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
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Also in Eastwick
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Eastwick?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Trees in and around Harlow Marsh shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Why it is worth a survey now in Eastwick
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. For older village homes like those around Eastwick, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
Eastwick questions
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Eastwick worth including?
It is often worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Is Eastwick within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will give you an idea as you book.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How do I book a survey in Eastwick?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Local roofs in Eastwick
Eastwick is part of Harlow, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Botolph, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Pemberley Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Eastwick is about 2 miles north-west of Harlow, in Essex. Eastwick is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Essex, we cover Eastwick. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CM20. If you’re just outside Eastwick, we cover Little Parndon (1 mile south), Gilston (1 mile north-east), Great Parndon (2 miles south), Roydon (2 miles south-west) and Staple Tye (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Brentwood (14 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles north-east), Epping (6 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Eastwick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Burnt Mill Academy, Harlow Marsh and The Lion Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Harlow Town station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Princess Alexandra Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (1.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Hunsdon Mead.
What affects the price in Eastwick
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
For a price for your roof in Eastwick, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Eastwick, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Deal with urgent items first
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. 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 usually is.