Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Ingrave
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Ingrave, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ingrave
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. Common reasons to book are ponding or splits on flat roofs and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Somewhere as small as Ingrave, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Ingrave (CM13)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
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’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Ingrave
Other services in Ingrave
Ingrave homes and their roofs
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Ingatestone Hall, about 4.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ingrave. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Brentwood station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Brentwood County High School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Ingrave is about 2 miles south-east of Brentwood, in Essex. Bookings from Ingrave are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Essex coverage includes Ingrave and the places around it. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as Brentwood Road, School Lane and Meadows Close. If you’re just outside Ingrave, we cover Hutton Mount (1 mile north), Hutton (2 miles north), Shenfield (2 miles north-west), Brentwood (2 miles north-west) and Havering's Grove (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (5 miles south-east), Harlow (15 miles north-west), Canvey Island (12 miles south-east), Billericay (4 miles north-east) and Rayleigh (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Ingrave
Around Ingrave, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Green Man Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Brentwood station, about 1.9 miles west. Nearby you will also find Brentwood Community Hospital (1.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Thorndon Park.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Ingrave often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Ingrave questions
Do you cover smaller places like Ingrave?
Yes, Ingrave is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ingrave?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is this survey just for landlords?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.