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Landlord roof survey in Navestock Common, Essex
Landlord roof surveys across Navestock Common, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Navestock Common
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses like Hare Hall, about 3.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Navestock Common goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Harold Wood station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Church of St Thomas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Navestock Common is about 4 miles north of Romford, in Essex. Roofs in Navestock Common get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CM14 for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Navestock Common: Waterhales (1 mile north-east), St Vincent's Hamlet (1 mile east), Noak Hill (1 mile south-east), Horseman Side (2 miles north-east) and Navestock Heath (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles north-east), Basildon (12 miles east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (4 miles east), Billericay (9 miles east) and Loughton (6 miles west).
Around Navestock Common
We work in homes and buildings around Dagnam Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Harold Wood station, roughly 3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romford Shopping Hall (3.8 miles south) and Harold Wood Hospital (2.9 miles south). Open spaces near Navestock Common include Bedfords Park.
How a landlord roof survey works in Navestock Common
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you are worried about choked outlets and gutters and chimney stacks in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Navestock Common may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Navestock Common (CM14)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Navestock Common
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Towns and villages near Navestock Common
What else we do in Navestock Common
Common questions in Navestock Common
Is Navestock Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Navestock Common is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Navestock Common is listed?
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 carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in so please give residents notice.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
How we price landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Navestock Common, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Navestock Common
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Take a building like Drapers' Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring