Essex · London and the South East
Hutton Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Hutton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof survey in Hutton: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders frequently want a 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 help when arranging access with residents. If you are worried about mortar falling from ridges and verges and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Hutton drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Hutton (CM13)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Hutton, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Hutton?
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Peter's, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What exactly goes into their report
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hutton
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Homes in smaller places like Hutton can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Hutton
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
You receive a report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Hutton homes and their roofs
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses like Ingatestone Hall, about 2.6 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Hutton goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Willowbrook Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Homes near green spaces such as Hutton Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Hutton is about 2 miles east of Brentwood, in Essex. We survey roofs in Hutton and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Essex coverage includes Hutton and the places around it. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of CM13 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Wash Road, Byron Road and Cedar Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Hutton, we cover Hutton Mount (1 mile west), Havering's Grove (1 mile east), Mountnessing (2 miles north), Shenfield (2 miles west) and Ingrave (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles north-east), Basildon (6 miles south-east), Harlow (14 miles north-west), Maldon (15 miles north-east), Canvey Island (12 miles south-east) and Billericay (3 miles east).
What’s near Hutton
We work in homes and buildings around Hutton Country Park, Shenfield High School and The Chequers Public House With Attached Stable And Bakehouse and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shenfield station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brentwood Community Hospital (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Hutton include Thorndon Park.
Common questions in Hutton
I let a flat near Shenfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Hutton within the area you cover?
Yes, Hutton is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I book a survey in Hutton?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.