Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Elsenham
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Elsenham from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof survey in Elsenham: what you get
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Common reasons to book are blocked gutters over flats and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, across gutters and downpipes, rented houses and shared roofs.
Houses in smaller places like Elsenham can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Elsenham (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Places near Elsenham
Other services in Elsenham
Why it is worth a survey now in Elsenham
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Elsenham, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
What you get with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A report with photos
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Elsenham?
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
If you look after a building such as Forest Hall School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What experience they bring
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit to Elsenham is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys in Elsenham: local notes
Horham Hall, about 4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Elsenham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Elsenham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Elsenham is about 4 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Roofs in Elsenham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in CM22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Isabel Drive, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Elsenham, we cover Fuller's End (1 mile south-east), Ugley Green (1 mile north-west), Henham (2 miles north-east), Ugley (2 miles north-west) and Brick End (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (14 miles east), Harlow (11 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (7 miles north), Great Dunmow (6 miles south-east), Great Notley (13 miles east) and Bocking (14 miles east).
What’s near Elsenham
Around Elsenham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Robin Hood Public House. Elsenham has its own railway station: Elsenham station. Other landmarks nearby include House On The Hill Toy Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Little Easton Moat (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Elsenham include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Elsenham: your questions answered
I let a flat near Elsenham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Elsenham?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.