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Landlord roof survey in Mount Pleasant, Hertfordshire
Landlord roof surveys in Mount Pleasant from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mount Pleasant
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. Typical surveys look at splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, across gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks.
Older buildings in small places like Mount Pleasant 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 frequently expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Mount Pleasant (CM23)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Mount Pleasant
I let a flat near Stansted Mountfitchet station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is Mount Pleasant within the area you cover?
Yes. Mount Pleasant is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Mount Pleasant?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Does someone need to be in?
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.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
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Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Mount Pleasant
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Anyone responsible for a site like Manuden Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- What happens after the report arrives
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Outbuildings and barns around Mount Pleasant are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we check them closely.
Mount Pleasant homes and their roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Older buildings may be listed or sit 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Stansted Mountfitchet station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Mount Pleasant is about 4 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Mount Pleasant get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Mount Pleasant. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CM23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Mount Pleasant, we cover Uppend (1 mile south-west), Manuden (1 mile east), Farnham (1 mile south), Berden (2 miles north) and Bentfield Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (14 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (4 miles south), Hoddesdon (14 miles south-west), Hertford (13 miles south-west), Ware (11 miles south-west) and Baldock (15 miles west).
Around Mount Pleasant
Around Mount Pleasant, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Yew Tree Inn, among other places. Mount Pleasant’s nearest station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are House On The Hill Toy Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Moated mound (2.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Mount Pleasant, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. 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 ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.