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Landlord Roof Survey in Gaston Green
Landlord roof surveys across Gaston Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
How it 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. The visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Gaston Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Gaston Green
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings that have come away and missing or loose roof coverings.
Older buildings in small places like Gaston Green may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Gaston Green (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Gaston Green
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Barrington Hall about 3.2 miles east, Gaston Green sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Sawbridgeworth station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Gaston Green is about 3 miles south of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Bookings from Gaston Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Gaston Green is one of the places in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the CM22 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Sawbridgeworth Road and Old Mill Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Gaston Green: Little Hallingbury (1 mile north), Spellbrook (1 mile west), Thorley Street (1 mile north-west), Lower Sheering (2 miles south) and Thorley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles south-west), Brentwood (15 miles south), Loughton (14 miles south), Saffron Walden (13 miles north) and Waltham Abbey (12 miles south-west).
What’s near Gaston Green
Around Gaston Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Leventhorpe and The George pub. Gaston Green’s nearest station is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Harlow Mill (3.5 miles south-west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (2.3 miles north). The countryside around Gaston Green includes Sawbridgeworth Marsh and Portingbury Hills.
Questions from Gaston Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Sawbridgeworth station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Gaston Green 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Gaston Green?
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
If you look after a building such as Spellbrook CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is VAT included in the price?
Useful tips for Gaston Green property owners
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Outbuildings and barns around Gaston 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.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.