Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Fyfield, Essex
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Fyfield from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Questions from Fyfield
Will you come out to Fyfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fyfield?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
That depends on the layout. Often we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We will confirm what we need as you book.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible, and that’s a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fyfield
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. If you are worried about chimney stacks in poor repair and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Fyfield, homes are often 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 frequently need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Fyfield (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Fyfield
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Fyfield
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Ongar Academy will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Fyfield is about 7 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fyfield and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across CM5 for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Queen Street, Fyfield Grange and Willingale Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Cannon's Green (1 mile south-east), Clatterford End (1 mile west), Norwood End (1 mile north), Norton Mandeville (1 mile south) and Shelley (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles west), Brentwood (8 miles south), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (11 miles south-west).
Around Fyfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Queens Head Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Willingale Doe (2 miles north-east).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Fyfield, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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What affects the price in Fyfield
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.