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Landlord roof survey in Latton, Essex
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Latton and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Latton, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlord roof survey in Latton
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Common reasons to book are choked outlets and gutters and ponding or splits on flat roofs, on flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and converted houses.
In a small place like Latton, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Latton (CM17, CM18, CM20)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Latton?
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Homes near green spaces like Harlow Marsh can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Latton questions
I let a flat near Harlow Town station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
My home in Latton has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Frequently, yes, so mention it when booking. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Harlow, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
How do I book a survey in Latton?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Latton, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
Landlord roof surveys in Latton: local notes
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Take a building like Church Langley Community Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Harlow Town station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Latton is about 1 mile south-east of Harlow, in Essex. Latton is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CM17, CM18 and CM20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Minton Lane and Tumbler Road and the roads around them. Latton is on the A414, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Harlow (1 mile north-west), Mark Hall South (1 mile north-west), Newhall (1 mile north-east), Bush Fair (1 mile south-west) and Netteswell (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Loughton (8 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles north-east), Epping (5 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles north).
Around Latton
In Latton, that means homes and buildings near Passmores Academy, Harlow Marsh and Purple Emperor pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harlow Town station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.7 miles west) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (0.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Hunsdon Mead.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Latton
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Older and listed buildings around Latton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.