Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Foster Street, Essex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Foster Street and the rest of Essex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in Foster Street
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need as you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and blocked gutters over flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Foster Street, homes are frequently 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.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Foster Street (CM17)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
Common questions in Foster Street
Is my home in Foster Street listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Harlow Mill station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
Landlord roof surveys around Foster Street
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Harlow, which Foster Street is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life.
Anyone responsible for a site like Henry Moore Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Harlow Mill station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Foster Street is about 2 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. We survey roofs in Foster Street and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Essex, we cover Foster Street. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CM17 for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Foster Street, Highfield Close and Hastingwood Park and the roads around them. Other places close to Foster Street include Hastingwood (1 mile south), Newhall (1 mile north-west), Latton (1 mile west), Magdalen Laver (1 mile east) and Housham Tye (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (14 miles east), Brentwood (11 miles south-east), Billericay (15 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (8 miles south-west) and Great Dunmow (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Foster Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to John Barleycorn Public House, Passmores Academy and Brays Grove. Foster Street’s nearest station is Harlow Mill station, about 2.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Alexandra Hospital (3 miles west) and Harlow Mill (2.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Gernon Bushes.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Foster Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Foster Street, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Foster Street?
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What insurance they carry
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats