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Landlord roof survey in Margaret Roding, Essex
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Margaret Roding.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Margaret Roding homes and their roofs
Barrington Hall, about 4.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Margaret Roding. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Margaret Roding is about 8 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Margaret Roding and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Margaret Roding is one of the places in Essex where we work for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
All of CM6 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Leaden Roding (1 mile north), Good Easter (2 miles east), Chalk End (2 miles south-east), Berners Roding (2 miles south) and Shellow Bowells (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (8 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (9 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south), Billericay (12 miles south-east) and Witham (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Margaret Roding
Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (2.3 miles south).
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Margaret Roding
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We survey shared roofs, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat roof and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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 frequently the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Margaret Roding (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Margaret Roding
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there’s safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Margaret Roding
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Margaret Roding, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Margaret Roding, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Margaret Roding?
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Margaret, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Margaret Roding
Is my home in Margaret Roding listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Margaret Roding?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Margaret Roding?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
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 ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.