Essex · London and the South East
High Ongar Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in High Ongar, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Local roofs in High Ongar
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as High Ongar Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. 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, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
High Ongar is about 6 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. Whether the building in High Ongar is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Essex coverage includes High Ongar and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We cover every part of CM5 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Mill Lane and Millfield, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around High Ongar: Chipping Ongar (1 mile west), Shelley (1 mile north-west), Norton Mandeville (1 mile north-east), King Street (1 mile east) and Greensted (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles east), Basildon (12 miles south-east), Harlow (8 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south), Billericay (9 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Around High Ongar
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Red Lion Public House and The Ongar Academy and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Willingale Doe (3.7 miles north-east).
About our landlord roof survey in High Ongar
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. If you’ve noticed splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and blocked gutters over flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like High Ongar, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- High Ongar (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Why get it checked now?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Around High Ongar, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in High Ongar
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like High Ongar, access is normally 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 roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Questions from High Ongar
Is High Ongar within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in High Ongar listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
How do I book a survey in High Ongar?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
What affects the price in High Ongar
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes