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Landlord Roof Survey in Epping Upland
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Epping Upland, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
How a landlord roof survey works in Epping Upland
We survey let and shared roofs in Epping Upland and across London and the South East. A visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and converted houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are worn ridges, hips and verges and chimney stacks in poor repair.
In a small place like Epping Upland, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Epping Upland (CM16)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Epping Upland
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
If you look after a building such as Epping Upland CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Epping Upland
Will you come out to Epping Upland?
Yes. Epping Upland is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Epping Upland is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Epping Upland can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is 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 checked 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
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Epping Upland, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Outbuildings and barns around Epping Upland are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Epping Upland
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Local roofs in Epping Upland
With Hill Hall about 4.2 miles south-east, Epping Upland sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live near a park such as Thornwood Common Flood Meadow, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Landlords with a home close to Harlow Town station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Epping Upland is about 3 miles south of Harlow, in Essex. We visit Epping Upland as part of our work across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Epping Upland is one of the places in Essex where we work for landlord roof surveys. There is also a page for London.
Here we cover the CM16 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Epping Green (1 mile north-west), Jack's Hatch (1 mile north-west), Broadley Common (2 miles north-west), Staple Tye (2 miles north) and Bumble's Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (3 miles north), Brentwood (11 miles south-east), Loughton (5 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south-west), Stansted Mountfitchet (13 miles north) and Harold Wood (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Epping Upland
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Thornwood Common Flood Meadow, The Cock and Magpie pub and Epping St Johns Church of England School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Harlow Town station, about 4.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Harlow Mill (5 miles north) and Epping Signalling Museum (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Epping Upland includes Gernon Bushes and Cheshunt Lake.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Deal with urgent items first
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.