Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Leaden Roding
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Leaden Roding. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a landlord roof survey works in Leaden Roding
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates 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 leaking joints at party walls and chimney stacks in poor repair, across converted houses, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Leaden Roding are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Leaden Roding (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you are asking contractors to price. For an older or listed building in a place like Leaden Roding, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is 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.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
FAQs for Leaden Roding
Do you carry out roof surveys in Leaden Roding?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Leaden Roding is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Leaden Roding listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Leaden Roding, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Leaden Roding
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Leaden Roding
With Barrington Hall about 3.8 miles north-west, Leaden Roding sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Rodings Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Leaden Roding is about 8 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We visit Leaden Roding as part of our work across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Essex, we cover Leaden Roding and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CM6 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Holloway Crescent, Dunmow Road and Lordswood View, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Leaden Roding: Margaret Roding (1 mile south), Good Easter (2 miles south-east), Chalk End (3 miles south-east), Berners Roding (3 miles south) and Mashbury (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (9 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south), Billericay (13 miles south) and Witham (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Leaden Roding
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to King William IV Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Willingale Doe (3.3 miles south).
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Common roof problems in Leaden Roding
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often 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 are asked to look at include:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Leaden Roding
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.