Essex · London and the South East
Ivy Chimneys Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Ivy Chimneys from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Ivy Chimneys
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Landlord roof survey in Ivy Chimneys
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often 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 clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and people most often book us about parapets and upstands in poor repair and cracked or leaning shared chimneys.
Somewhere as small as Ivy Chimneys, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Ivy Chimneys (CM16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. In a place like Ivy Chimneys, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Ivy Chimneys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Give residents notice before a survey
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ivy Chimneys
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Common questions in Ivy Chimneys
Is Ivy Chimneys in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Ivy Chimneys is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Ivy Chimneys within the area you cover?
Yes. Ivy Chimneys 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 you book.
How do I book a survey in Ivy Chimneys?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible and we do not give legal advice. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Local roofs in Ivy Chimneys
Historic houses such as Hill Hall, about 2.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Ivy Chimneys goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like Ivy Chimneys Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Ivy Chimneys is about 1 mile south-west of Epping, in Essex. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Ivy Chimneys. Ivy Chimneys is one of the places in Essex we cover. London is in our area too.
Surveys in CM16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Road, Theydon Road and Centre Avenue, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Epping (1 mile north-east), Steward's Green (1 mile east), Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile east), Theydon Garnon (2 miles south-east) and Hobbs Cross (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Harlow (6 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (4 miles west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north).
Near you in Ivy Chimneys
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Lion pub and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School and the streets around them. A little further out are Epping Signalling Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Lippitts Hill and Gernon Bushes.
How it works
When we arrive, 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. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Ivy Chimneys can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Ivy Chimneys
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report