Essex · London and the South East
Navestock Side Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Navestock Side, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Navestock Side
With Hill Hall about 4.8 miles west, Navestock Side sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Brentwood station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Navestock Side is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. If you’re in Navestock Side, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Navestock Side is one of the places in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Navestock Side, Tyser Green and Snakes Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Bentley (1 mile south-east), Doddinghurst Common (1 mile north-east), Coxtie Green (1 mile south), Horseman Side (1 mile south-west) and Kelvedon Hatch (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (7 miles east) and Rayleigh (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Navestock Side
We work in homes and buildings around Weald Country Park and The White Horse pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Brentwood station, roughly 3.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brentwood Community Hospital (3.2 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Warley Place.
About our landlord roof survey in Navestock Side
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. Common reasons to book are gutters overflowing onto walls and leaks into upper flats, across flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and converted houses.
Older buildings in small places like Navestock Side 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Navestock Side (CM14)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Navestock Side
What else we do in Navestock Side
Landlords, agents and block managers in Navestock Side
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Common roof problems in Navestock Side
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.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Living close to Weald Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Responsibility under a lease
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Navestock Side, access is frequently 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.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Navestock Side, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Navestock Side
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
For a price for your roof in Navestock Side, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why act early in Navestock Side
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. For older village homes like those around Navestock Side, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photographs and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
FAQs for Navestock Side
Can a landlord with a rental near Brentwood station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Navestock Side?
Yes. Navestock Side is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Navestock Side?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.