Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Long Green
Landlord roof surveys in Long Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in Long Green
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
In a small place like Long Green, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Long Green (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Landlord roof surveys around Long Green
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you live near a park such as Bocking Blackwater, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Braintree Freeport station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Long Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. Long Green is one of many places we visit across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Long Green is one of the places in Essex where we work for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CM77. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Pine Road, Fir Drive and Long Green and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Tye Green (1 mile south), Hawbush Green (1 mile south-east), Black Notley (1 mile south-west), The Green (1 mile south-west) and Braintree (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Witham (5 miles south-east), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
What’s near Long Green
Around Long Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Alec Hunter Academy, Bocking Blackwater and Fowlers Farm pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Braintree Freeport station, about 0.8 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2 miles west) and Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe looking for water marks and gaps.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Around Long Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Long Green
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Anyone responsible for a site like Cressing Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the survey will not cover
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Long Green, a postcode does not 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.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Long Green
Is Long Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Long Green is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Long Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.