Essex · London and the South East
Lanham Green Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Lanham Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lanham Green
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. If you’ve noticed mortar falling from ridges and verges and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and blocks of flats alike.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Lanham Green (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Lanham Green
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. In a place like Lanham Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Lanham Green
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
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How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Lanham Green
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For landlords with property near Cressing station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Parish Church of All Saints: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Cressing Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Lanham Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. In Lanham Green, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of CM77 for landlord roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Cressing (1 mile south-west), Perry Green (1 mile east), Bradwell (1 mile north-east), Silver End (1 mile south-east) and Stisted (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (4 miles south), Camulodunum (11 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Around Lanham Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Three Ashes pub and Alec Hunter Academy. The nearest railway station is Cressing station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Cressing Temple (1.8 miles south) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Lanham Green includes Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Lanham Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Lanham Green
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Questions from Lanham Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Cressing station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lanham Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do you work in Lanham Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Lanham Green.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Deal with urgent items first
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.