Essex · London and the South East
Navestock Heath Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Navestock Heath and across Essex.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord and commercial surveys in Navestock Heath
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Navestock Heath. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord roof survey in Navestock Heath: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week, which can make access easier to arrange. Common reasons to book are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and ceiling stains reported by tenants, across blocks of flats, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Navestock Heath 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Navestock Heath (RM4)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Navestock Heath, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we look at them closely.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects caught early can frequently be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. For an older or listed building in a place like Navestock Heath, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Landlord roof surveys in Navestock Heath: local notes
With Hill Hall about 3.2 miles north-west, Navestock Heath sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Thomas the Apostle, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Harold Wood station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Navestock Heath is about 4 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Navestock Heath is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Essex, we cover Navestock Heath and the places around it. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RM4. If you are just outside Navestock Heath, we cover Horseman Side (1 mile south-east), Waterhales (1 mile south), Navestock Common (2 miles south), Navestock Side (2 miles east) and Hare Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles north-east), Basildon (12 miles south-east), Harlow (9 miles north-west), Brentwood (4 miles south-east), Billericay (9 miles east) and Loughton (7 miles west).
What’s near Navestock Heath
Around Navestock Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Alma Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Harold Wood station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Harold Wood Hospital (4.3 miles south). Not far away are Bedfords Park.
Navestock Heath questions
Do you cover smaller places like Navestock Heath?
Yes, Navestock Heath is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Harold Wood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.