Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Hare Street, Essex
Landlord roof surveys in Hare Street, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Hare Street, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Landlord roof survey in Hare Street: what you get
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. 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 flashings that have come away and damaged pots and flaunching, across blocks of flats, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
In a village or hamlet like Hare Street, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Hare Street (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why get it checked now?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hare Street
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hare Street
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hare Street and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Hare Street
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Flashings that have come away
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Blocked gutters over flats
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret of Antioch, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
Landlord roof surveys around Hare Street
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 3 miles west lies Hill Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Hare Street has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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.
Hare Street is about 5 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. In Hare Street, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Hare Street is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CM5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover Little End (1 mile north-east), Stanford Rivers (1 mile north), Clatterford End (1 mile north-west), Marden Ash (2 miles north-east) and Navestock Heath (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (12 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Harlow (8 miles north-west), Brentwood (5 miles south-east), Billericay (9 miles east) and Loughton (7 miles west).
Near you in Hare Street
In Hare Street, that means homes and buildings near The Woodman Public House, among other places. A little further out are St. Margaret's Hospital (4.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hare Street include Gernon Bushes.
FAQs for Hare Street
How do I find out if my home in Hare Street is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Hare Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Hare Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
It depends on the building. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We will confirm what we need as you book.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.