Essex · London and the South East
Little Burstead Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Little Burstead, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Little Burstead
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose ridge or hip tiles and missing or loose roof coverings.
Older buildings in small places like Little Burstead may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Little Burstead (CM12)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Little Burstead. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Little Burstead needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Towns and villages near Little Burstead
Other services in Little Burstead
Little Burstead homes and their roofs
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, 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. With Ingatestone Hall about 4 miles north, Little Burstead sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For businesses in and around places such as Eastgate Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For landlords with property near Billericay station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Little Burstead is about 2 miles south of Billericay, in Essex. Little Burstead is one of many places we visit across Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Surveys in CM12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Broomhills Chase, Laindon Common Road and Clock House Road. We also cover the places around Little Burstead: Great Burstead (1 mile east), Billericay (2 miles north), Crays Hill (3 miles east), Ramsden Bellhouse (3 miles east) and Ramsden Heath (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (10 miles north), Basildon (3 miles south-east), Brentwood (5 miles west), Maldon (14 miles north-east), Canvey Island (9 miles south-east) and Rayleigh (8 miles east).
Near you in Little Burstead
We work in homes and buildings around The Billericay School. The nearest railway station is Billericay station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastgate Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-east) and Mayflower Community Hospital (1.2 miles north). Not far away are Norsey Wood.
Why act early in Little Burstead
Defects caught early can frequently be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Older and listed buildings around Little Burstead may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Little Burstead
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Little Burstead
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Billericay station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Little Burstead?
Yes. Little Burstead is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.