Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Hare Green, Essex
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hare Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof survey in Hare Green
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. Common reasons to book are ponding or splits on flat roofs and missing or loose roof coverings, on shared roofs, rented houses and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Hare Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Hare Green (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you will need to arrange it.
Why get it checked now?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hare Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photographs and a written report every time
Places near Hare Green
What else we do in Hare Green
Hare Green homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Hare Green, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. With Castle House about 5 miles north, Hare Green sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Great Bentley station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to Church of St George: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Hare Green is about 6 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hare Green. Hare Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for landlord roof surveys. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in CO7 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Back Lane East, Harwich Road and Meadow Close, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Balls Green (1 mile south), Cowey Green (1 mile north), Frating Green (1 mile south), Great Bromley (1 mile north-west) and Monkey Street (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (6 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (10 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles west), Greenstead (4 miles west) and Tiptree (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Hare Green
Around Hare Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Old Courthouse Inn. The closest station to Hare Green is Great Bentley station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Hare Green includes Cockaynes Wood.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Hare Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Hare Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hare Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Great Bentley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in Hare Green?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is Hare Green in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Hare Green.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
What we are asked to look at in Hare Green
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
Take a building like St George's Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What insurance they carry
- Will the report include photos?
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Hare Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Hare Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.