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Landlord roof survey in Moreton, Essex
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Moreton.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof survey in Moreton: what you get
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week which can help when arranging access with residents. We are frequently asked to look into flashings that have come away and damp or stains in top-floor flats, across gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
Older buildings in small places like Moreton may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Moreton (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Moreton, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Moreton
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Flashings that have come away
If you look after a building like Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Moreton
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Moreton is about 5 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. We survey roofs in Moreton as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Essex coverage includes Moreton. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Bridge Road and Matthews Court. We also cover Pedlars End (1 mile south-west), Bobbingworth (1 mile south), Bovinger (1 mile south-west), Little Laver (2 miles north-east) and Clatterford End (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (15 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles north-west), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (12 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Around Moreton
Around Moreton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Moreton Massey pub and The Ongar Academy. Well-known places in the area include St. Margaret's Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Willingale Doe (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Moreton includes Gernon Bushes.
Useful tips for Moreton property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Check the loft space can be accessed
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Moreton: your questions answered
Is Moreton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Moreton in the area you cover?
Yes, Moreton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Moreton as anywhere else.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How much is 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 use the contact form for a price.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it is a roof survey. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Why act early in Moreton
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. For an older or listed building in a place like Moreton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.