Essex · London and the South East
Great Hallingbury Landlord Roof Survey
Independent landlord roof surveys in Great Hallingbury. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof survey in Great Hallingbury: what you get
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. If you are worried about leaking joints at party walls and choked outlets and gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Great Hallingbury are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Great Hallingbury (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- 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
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Great Hallingbury
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 2.6 miles south-east lies Barrington Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Great Hallingbury has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Bishops Stortford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Thorn Grove Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Great Hallingbury is about 2 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Bookings from Great Hallingbury are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Essex coverage includes Great Hallingbury and the places around it. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CM22. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Hallingbury (1 mile south-west), Thorley Street (2 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (2 miles north-west), Gaston Green (2 miles south-west) and Birchanger (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles south-west), Loughton (15 miles south), Saffron Walden (12 miles north), Waltham Abbey (14 miles south-west) and Great Dunmow (7 miles east).
What’s near Great Hallingbury
Around Great Hallingbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College, among other places. The closest station to Great Hallingbury is Bishops Stortford station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Herts and Essex Hospital (1.1 miles north-west) and Bishops Stortford Local History Museum (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Great Hallingbury includes Portingbury Hills and Rushy Mead.
Common roof problems in Great Hallingbury
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Giles, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
FAQs for Great Hallingbury
Will you come out to Great Hallingbury?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bishops Stortford station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Great Hallingbury and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Great Hallingbury frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
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.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for Great Hallingbury property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- File each roof report for future reference
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.