Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Lower Nazeing
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Lower Nazeing, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Lower Nazeing
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Nazeing Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Nazeing
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 does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you are worried about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, on converted houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Lower Nazeing drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Lower Nazeing (EN9, CM19, EN10)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Lower Nazeing, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Lower Nazeing
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Living close to Nazeing Triangle is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For an older house near a landmark like St Giles, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Lower Nazeing is about 2 miles south-east of Hoddesdon, in Essex. Bookings from Lower Nazeing are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for London.
We cover every part of the EN9, CM19 and EN10 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Shooters Drive, Banes Down and Western Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Nazeing (1 mile east), Bumble's Green (1 mile south-east), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile north-east), Halls Green (2 miles north-east) and Broadley Common (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Harlow (5 miles north-east), Brentwood (15 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south), Epping (5 miles south-east) and Stansted Mountfitchet (14 miles north-east).
Around Lower Nazeing
In Lower Nazeing, that means homes and buildings near The Broxbourne School and Nazeing Triangle. For rail, the closest station is Broxbourne station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Alexandra Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Nazeing Glass Museum (0.9 miles west). Not far away are Cheshunt Lake and Danemead.
Why get it checked now?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. With lower homes, common in places like Lower Nazeing, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
For a price for your roof in Lower Nazeing, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lower Nazeing
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
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Lower Nazeing: your questions answered
Is Lower Nazeing within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Lower Nazeing is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Lower Nazeing
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.