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Landlord roof survey in Kelvedon Hatch, Essex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Kelvedon Hatch, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Kelvedon Hatch
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Kelvedon Hatch and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and people most frequently book us about damp or stains in top-floor flats and chimney stacks in poor repair.
In a village or hamlet like Kelvedon Hatch, 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 frequently 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Kelvedon Hatch (CM15, CM14)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Kelvedon Hatch
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
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What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Kelvedon Hatch, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kelvedon Hatch
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Kelvedon Hatch
Do you cover smaller places like Kelvedon Hatch?
Yes, Kelvedon Hatch is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Kelvedon Hatch is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
That depends on the layout. Frequently we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed as you book.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Landlord roof surveys in Kelvedon Hatch: local notes
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Ingatestone Hall, about 5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kelvedon Hatch. If your house is among the older ones, 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.
For landlords with property near Shenfield station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as New Church of St Nicholas, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Kelvedon Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Kelvedon Hatch can all book landlord roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Landlord roof surveys in CM15 and CM14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Swan Lane and The Finchingfields and the roads around them. Other places close to Kelvedon Hatch include Doddinghurst Common (1 mile south), Navestock Side (1 mile south-west), Bentley (1 mile south), Hook End (1 mile north-east) and Stondon Massey (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (10 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (7 miles east) and Rayleigh (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Kelvedon Hatch
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Shepherd Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shenfield station, about 3.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Brentwood Community Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Thorndon Park.