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Landlord roof survey in Marden Ash, Essex
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Marden Ash.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Marden Ash
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof 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 when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Marden Ash, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Marden Ash (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Marden Ash
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you live in an older home near St James, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
- What happens after the report arrives
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Towns and villages near Marden Ash
What else we do in Marden Ash
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it is 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.
Useful tips for Marden Ash property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- File each roof report for future reference
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Marden Ash homes and their roofs
With Hill Hall about 4.2 miles west, Marden Ash 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. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chipping Ongar Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Marden Ash is about 6 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. We cover Marden Ash and the rest of Essex. Our Essex coverage includes Marden Ash. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Rodney Road, Fairfield Road and Brentwood Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A128, Marden Ash is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Stanford Rivers (1 mile south-west), Little End (1 mile south-west), Hare Street (2 miles south-west), Clatterford End (2 miles west) and Paslow Wood Common (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south-east), Billericay (9 miles south-east) and Loughton (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Marden Ash
We work in homes and buildings around The Ongar Academy and Two Brewers Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (4.8 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (5.2 miles west). The countryside around Marden Ash includes Gernon Bushes.
FAQs for Marden Ash
Do you carry out roof surveys in Marden Ash?
Yes, Marden Ash is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Marden Ash within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so ring 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Is this survey just for landlords?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Marden Ash, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.