Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Great Dunmow
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Great Dunmow.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Dunmow
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We survey rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding or splits on flat roofs and flashings that have come away.
Around Great Dunmow, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Great Dunmow (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a survey in Great Dunmow, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
Places near Great Dunmow
Also in Great Dunmow
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Great Dunmow homes and their roofs
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For an older house near a landmark like Parish 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 Stansted Airport station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like Dunmow St Mary's Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Great Dunmow is about 9 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Roofs in Great Dunmow get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Great Dunmow is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the CM6 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Market Place, High Street and Station Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Great Dunmow on the B1008 and B1057, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Great Dunmow: Church End (1 mile north-east), Little Easton (2 miles north-west), Barnston (2 miles south-east), High Roding (3 miles south-west) and Great Canfield (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles south-east), Braintree (9 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (11 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Great Dunmow
Around Great Dunmow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre and The Chequers Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 4.3 miles west. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (1.6 miles north-west).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Dunmow
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Great Dunmow, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Common questions in Great Dunmow
Will you come out to Great Dunmow?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Stansted Airport station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.