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Landlord roof survey in Little Easton, Essex
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Little Easton.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Flashings that have come away
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof survey in Little Easton
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Little Easton and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site usually takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. If you’ve noticed gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and gutters overflowing onto walls, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses alike.
Some older homes in villages like Little Easton 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Little Easton (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Little Easton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to, and the report says what was seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Little Easton
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Little Easton: your questions answered
Is Little Easton within the area you cover?
Yes, Little Easton is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Easton?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible and we do not give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we will say so.
Little Easton homes and their roofs
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 3.5 miles north lies Horham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Little Easton has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Stansted Airport station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building such as Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Little Easton is about 8 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Little Easton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Essex, we cover Little Easton. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CM6. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Butchers Pasture, Duck Street and Grenville Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Church End (2 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (2 miles south-east), Barnston (3 miles south-east), Great Canfield (4 miles south) and High Roding (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (14 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (10 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Around Little Easton
In Little Easton, that means homes and buildings near The Stag pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, about 3.2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (0.5 miles south-west).
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Check the loft space can be accessed
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.