Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Monk Street, Essex
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Monk Street. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord roof survey in Monk Street
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the roof space and the 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 are given access to. Common reasons to book are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and leaks into upper flats, on gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and converted houses.
Some older homes in villages like Monk Street 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 often matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Monk Street (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Monk Street property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- File each roof report for future reference
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Why it’s worth a survey now in Monk Street
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. Outbuildings and barns around Monk Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Questions from Monk Street
Can a landlord with a rental near Stansted Airport station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Monk Street?
Yes. Monk Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Monk Street?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Monk Street, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Monk Street, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Nearby places to Monk Street
Other services in Monk Street
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Monk Street
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Local roofs in Monk Street
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Horham Hall, about 1.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Monk Street. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Stansted Airport station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Monk Street is about 7 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. If you’re in Monk Street, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Essex coverage includes Monk Street. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM6 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Folly Mill Lane and Monk Street and the roads around them. We also cover Sibley's Green (1 mile south-east), Thaxted (1 mile north), Duton Hill (1 mile south-west), Bardfield End Green (1 mile north-east) and Cutlers Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (15 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (7 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Monk Street
We work in homes and buildings around Greyhound Public House and the streets around them. Monk Street’s nearest station is Stansted Airport station, about 4.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (3.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s West Wood.