Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Hawbush Green, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Hawbush Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof survey in Hawbush Green
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It doesn’t give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and rented houses, and people most often book us about damaged pots and flaunching and flashings that have come away.
Some older homes in villages like Hawbush Green are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hawbush Green (CM77)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Hawbush Green: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like Cressing Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Parish Church of All Saints: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Cressing station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Hawbush Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. Surveys in Hawbush Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across Essex, we cover Hawbush Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
All of CM77 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Laxton Lane, Witham Road and Polecat Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Hawbush Green: Tye Green (1 mile west), Long Green (1 mile north-west), The Green (1 mile south-west), Black Notley (1 mile west) and White Notley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (9 miles south-west), Maldon (9 miles south-east), Witham (4 miles south-east), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Hawbush Green
In Hawbush Green, that means homes and buildings near The Willows Public House and Alec Hunter Academy. For rail, the closest station is Cressing station, about 0.7 miles west. Nearby you will also find William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.7 miles north-west) and Cressing Temple (1.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Sandylay and Moat Woods.
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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 know what you’re asking contractors to price. Outbuildings and barns around Hawbush Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Hawbush Green
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Visits on any day of the week
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
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When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hawbush Green
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
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.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Hawbush Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. 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.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Hawbush Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hawbush Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Hawbush Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.