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Landlord Roof Survey in Great Canfield
Landlord roof surveys in Great Canfield and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof survey in Great Canfield: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. We survey gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking joints at party walls and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Location
- Great Canfield (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Older and listed buildings around Great Canfield may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Great Canfield, 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 scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys around Great Canfield
With Barrington Hall about 2.9 miles west, Great Canfield sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Stansted Airport station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Great Canfield is about 3 miles south-west of Great Dunmow, in Essex. Anywhere in Great Canfield, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Essex, we cover Great Canfield. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM6 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on The Street and Canfield Road. We also cover the places around Great Canfield: High Roding (1 mile east), Roundbush Green (2 miles south), Keeres Green (2 miles south), High Easter (2 miles south-east) and Stagden Cross (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (10 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles east), Harlow (10 miles south-west), Brentwood (14 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south) and Witham (14 miles east).
Near you in Great Canfield
In Great Canfield, that means homes and buildings near The Black Lion Public House. The closest station to Great Canfield is Stansted Airport station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Great Canfield includes Portingbury Hills.
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We go into the loft where it is safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Questions from Great Canfield
How do I find out if my home in Great Canfield is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Stansted Airport station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Also near Great Canfield
What else we do in Great Canfield
When to book a survey in Great Canfield
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, particularly on taller buildings.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What insurance they carry
- Will the report include photos?
Landlords, agents and block managers in Great Canfield
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.