Essex · London and the South East
Mashbury Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Mashbury, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Mashbury
We survey let and shared roofs in Mashbury and across London and South East England. Time on site normally takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. Common reasons to book are ponding or splits on flat roofs and cracked or lifting flashings, across flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
Some older homes in villages like Mashbury are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Mashbury (CM1)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mashbury
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Mashbury and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Mashbury, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- 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 loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in Mashbury
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Chelmsford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Mashbury is about 5 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Mashbury and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Mashbury is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for landlord roof surveys.
Surveys in CM1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Mashbury Road and Barrack Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Good Easter (2 miles west), Chalk End (2 miles south-west), Boyton Cross (2 miles south), Roxwell (3 miles south) and Margaret Roding (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (5 miles south-east), Basildon (15 miles south), Braintree (10 miles north-east), Harlow (12 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south) and Maldon (13 miles east).
Around Mashbury
The closest station to Mashbury is Chelmsford station, roughly 4.9 miles south-east. A little further out are Broomfield Hospital (3.3 miles east) and Willingale Doe (4.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Mashbury includes Little Waltham Meadows.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not 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.
Mashbury: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mashbury?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Mashbury?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Mashbury?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We’ll confirm what we need when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Mashbury
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
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, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Mashbury
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Take an older house close to Mashbury Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs