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Landlord Roof Survey in Netteswell
Landlord roof surveys in Netteswell and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
About our landlord roof survey in Netteswell
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. Common reasons to book are leaking joints at party walls and worn ridges, hips and verges, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and converted houses.
Around Netteswell, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Netteswell (CM20, CM18, CM19)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Being in a smaller place like Netteswell does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Letting agents and landlords in Netteswell book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
Places near Netteswell
Other services in Netteswell
What happens if roof problems are left?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Netteswell, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Why book us in Netteswell
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Questions from Netteswell
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Netteswell?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Netteswell within the area you cover?
Yes. Netteswell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it’s safe to see them.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Netteswell
Harlow, which Netteswell is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Trees in and around Harlow Marsh shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Andrew's Methodist Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Freshwaters Primary Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Netteswell is about 1 mile west of Harlow, in Essex. We cover Netteswell and the rest of Essex. Netteswell is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We cover every part of the CM20, CM18 and CM19 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Park Lane, School Lane and Maddox Road. Being close to the A1019, Netteswell is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Harlow (1 mile east), Mark Hall South (1 mile east), Mark Hall North (1 mile north-east), Latton (1 mile south-east) and Bush Fair (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles north-east), Epping (5 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Netteswell
In Netteswell, that means homes and buildings near Brays Grove, BMAT STEM Academy and Garden Tiger pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Harlow Town station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Harlow Mill (1.6 miles north-east) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Netteswell includes Hunsdon Mead.