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Landlord Roof Survey in Henham
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Henham, with photographs and a written report.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Henham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlord roof survey in Henham
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and blocks of flats.
In a village or hamlet like Henham, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Henham (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Henham
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
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Common questions in Henham
Is my home in Henham listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Henham?
Yes, Henham is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it is a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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. Don’t go up yourself.
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
What affects the price in Henham
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Henham, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Landlord roof surveys in Henham: local notes
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Horham Hall, about 2.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Henham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Elsenham station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Henham is about 6 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Wherever you are in Henham, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Henham is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Landlord roof surveys in CM22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, The Row and Crow Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Henham: Elsenham (2 miles south-west), Ugley Green (2 miles south-west), Fuller's End (2 miles south-west), Ugley (2 miles west) and Broxted (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Braintree (14 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (6 miles north), Great Dunmow (6 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (3 miles south-west) and Great Notley (13 miles east).
What’s near Henham
We work in homes and buildings around The Cock Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Elsenham station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (4.7 miles south-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (5.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.