Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Galleywood
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Galleywood, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
When to book a survey in Galleywood
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
Homes near green spaces such as Galleywood Common can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Are they insured for the work?
How a landlord roof survey works in Galleywood
We survey let and shared roofs in Galleywood and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photographs. If you’ve noticed leaking joints at party walls and choked outlets and gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Galleywood, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Galleywood (CM2)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
For a price for your roof in Galleywood, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Galleywood
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
FAQs for Galleywood
I let a flat near Chelmsford station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Galleywood?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How do I book a survey in Galleywood?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Homes around Galleywood often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in Galleywood
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Hylands, about 1.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Galleywood. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael and All Angels: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For businesses in and around places such as Bond Street Chelmsford, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Galleywood is about 3 miles south of Chelmsford, in Essex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Galleywood for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small.
We work across CM2 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Street, Attwoods Close and Markland Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Galleywood include Margaretting Tye (2 miles south-west), Margaretting (3 miles west), Stock (3 miles south-west), Ramsden Heath (4 miles south) and Downham (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (3 miles north), Basildon (9 miles south), Braintree (13 miles north), Brentwood (9 miles south-west), Maldon (9 miles east) and Canvey Island (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Galleywood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Great Baddow High School, Galleywood Common and The Eagle Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chelmsford station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Peter Edwards Museum And Library (2.3 miles north) and Baddow Hospital (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hanningfield Reservoir.
Why get it checked now?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. On a bungalow or cottage around Galleywood, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
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 where we can see them safely.