Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Little End
Landlord roof surveys in Little End from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Little End
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates and tiles and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
Somewhere as small as Little End, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Little End (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Little End: your questions answered
Is my home in Little End listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little End?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Little End is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Who usually books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
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What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Little End, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Little End
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret of Antioch are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their report turnaround times
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- File each roof report for future reference
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Landlord roof surveys in Little End: local notes
About 3.3 miles west lies Hill Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Little End has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently 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. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Little End is about 5 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Wherever you are in Little End, we can come and survey your property. Across Essex, we cover Little End. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of CM5 for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets like London Road and Church Road. We also cover Hare Street (1 mile south-west), Stanford Rivers (1 mile north-west), Marden Ash (1 mile north-east), Clatterford End (1 mile north-west) and Navestock Heath (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles east), Basildon (12 miles south-east), Harlow (8 miles north-west), Brentwood (5 miles south-east), Billericay (9 miles south-east) and Loughton (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Little End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Woodman Public House and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find St. Margaret's Hospital (4.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Gernon Bushes.