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Landlord roof survey in Mountnessing, Essex
Landlord roof surveys in Mountnessing from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
How a landlord roof survey works in Mountnessing
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. If you are worried about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and missing or loose roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Mountnessing are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Mountnessing (CM15)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Mountnessing can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Mountnessing
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
Towns and villages near Mountnessing
More services for Mountnessing
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Mountnessing. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Why act early in Mountnessing
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Older and listed buildings around Mountnessing may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
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.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
How we price landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Mountnessing questions
Is my home in Mountnessing listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Ingatestone station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report follows by email.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Is Mountnessing in your area?
Yes. We cover Mountnessing and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local roofs in Mountnessing
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Ingatestone Hall, about 1.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Mountnessing goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Homes near green spaces like Hutton Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Ingatestone station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Mountnessing Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Mountnessing is about 3 miles north-east of Brentwood, in Essex. Anywhere in Mountnessing, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Mountnessing is one of the places in Essex where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CM15. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Church Road, Roman Close and Roman Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Mountnessing include Swallows Cross (1 mile north-west), Green Street (1 mile north), Ingatestone (1 mile north-east), Buttsbury (2 miles east) and Hutton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (8 miles north-east), Basildon (7 miles south-east), Harlow (13 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-west), Maldon (15 miles east) and Canvey Island (13 miles south-east).
Around Mountnessing
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shenfield High School, Hutton Country Park and George and Dragon pub and the streets around them. Mountnessing’s nearest station is Ingatestone station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Brentwood Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Norsey Wood.