Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Howe Street
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Howe Street, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Howe Street?
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Take a building like Chelmer Valley High School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- Are they insured for the work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Howe Street
We survey let and shared roofs in Howe Street and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a report with photos. If you’ve noticed damp or stains in top-floor flats and missing or loose roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Howe 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 often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Howe Street (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Howe Street
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of SS Mary and Laurence, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Beaulieu Park station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Howe Street is about 5 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Howe Street. Howe Street is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for landlord roof surveys.
Landlord roof surveys in CM3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Parsonage Lane and Bridge Croft, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Howe Street: Chatham Green (1 mile north-east), Hartford End (2 miles north), Little Leighs (2 miles north-east), Ford End (2 miles north-west) and Pleshey (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (5 miles south), Braintree (7 miles north-east), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (14 miles south-west), Maldon (11 miles south-east) and Billericay (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Howe Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Green Man Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park station, roughly 4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Broomfield Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Howe Street include Little Waltham Meadows.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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 are asking contractors to price. Outbuildings and barns around Howe Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Surveys on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Howe Street and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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FAQs for Howe Street
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Beaulieu Park station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Howe Street?
Yes. Howe Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Howe Street?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report follows by email.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Howe Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.