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Landlord roof survey in Gambles Green, Essex
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Gambles Green and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
What affects the price in Gambles Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
About our landlord roof survey in Gambles Green
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told beforehand. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need when booking. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. If you’ve noticed gutters overflowing onto walls and flashings that have come away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Gambles Green, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Gambles Green (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gambles Green questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gambles Green?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Gambles Green?
Yes, Gambles Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in, so residents need notice.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
How do I book a survey in Gambles Green?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Gambles Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Gambles Green
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If you look after a building such as Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will the report include photos?
Why act early in Gambles Green
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Outbuildings and barns around Gambles Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Also near Gambles Green
What else we do in Gambles Green
Gambles Green homes and their roofs
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near United Reformed Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Hatfield Peverel station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Gambles Green is about 3 miles west of Witham, in Essex. Wherever you are in Gambles Green, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM3 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Mill Lane, Hull Lane and Norman Hill, and we cover them all. Other places close to Gambles Green include Flacks Green (1 mile south), Terling (1 mile east), Fairstead (1 mile north), Fuller Street (1 mile north-west) and Gubbion's Green (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (6 miles south-west), Braintree (5 miles north), Maldon (8 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south-west), Rayleigh (15 miles south) and Witham (3 miles east).
What’s near Gambles Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Rayleigh Arms. Gambles Green’s nearest station is Hatfield Peverel station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Broomfield Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Cressing Temple (3.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we check them closely.