Essex · London and the South East
Great Warley Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Great Warley from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Warley
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen, along with the roof space where there is safe access. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and people most frequently book us about parapets and upstands in poor repair and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
Older buildings in small places like Great Warley 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.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Great Warley (CM13)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Great Warley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Great Warley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you will need to arrange it.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Nearby places to Great Warley
Also in Great Warley
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Great Warley
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
If you live in an older home near St. Mary the Virgin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Common questions in Great Warley
Can a landlord with a rental near Brentwood station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Great Warley?
Yes, Great Warley is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
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.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlord roof surveys in Great Warley: local notes
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Hare Hall, about 3.3 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Great Warley goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Woodlands School Great Warley will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Living close to Tylers Common is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Great Warley is about 3 miles south of Brentwood, in Essex. We survey roofs in Great Warley and the rest of Essex. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CM13. Whether your property is on Forge Close, Dark Lane and Great Warley Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Cranham (2 miles south), Puddle Dock (2 miles south), Harold Wood (2 miles west), Upminster (3 miles south-west) and Emerson Park (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (13 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles east), Harlow (14 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles north), Canvey Island (14 miles east) and Billericay (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Great Warley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Thatchers Arms Inn, Brentwood County High School and Tylers Common and the streets around them. The closest station to Great Warley is Brentwood station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles south-west) and Spire Hartswood Hospital (0.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Great Warley includes Warley Place.