Essex · London and the South East
Hobbs Cross Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Hobbs Cross from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Flashings that have come away
Landlord roof survey in Hobbs Cross: what you get
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 photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Hobbs Cross are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, 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.
- Where
- Hobbs Cross (CM16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
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Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Older and listed buildings around Hobbs Cross may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Hobbs Cross
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in Hobbs Cross
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Hill Hall, about 0.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hobbs Cross. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building such as St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Hobbs Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Loughton, in Essex. We survey roofs in Hobbs Cross and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in CM16 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Theydon Garnon (1 mile west), Steward's Green (1 mile north), Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile north), Abridge (2 miles south) and Ivy Chimneys (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (7 miles north), Brentwood (8 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (5 miles west) and Harold Wood (7 miles south-east).
Around Hobbs Cross
Other landmarks nearby include St. Margaret's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Epping Signalling Museum (1.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Gernon Bushes.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Hobbs Cross
Will you come out to Hobbs Cross?
Yes, Hobbs Cross is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Hobbs Cross?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Hobbs Cross is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
For a price for your roof in Hobbs Cross, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like Hobbs Cross needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.