Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Newhall
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Newhall and across Essex.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof surveys in Newhall: local notes
Newhall is part of Harlow, one of the 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
Homes near green spaces such as Gibberd Garden can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Anyone responsible for a site like Newhall Primary Academy will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Newhall is about 1 mile east of Harlow, in Essex. We survey roofs in Newhall and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Essex coverage includes Newhall and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM17 and CM20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Moss Lane, Petal Lane and Robin Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A414 and A1025, Newhall is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Latton (1 mile south-west), Mark Hall South (1 mile west), Harlow (1 mile west), Mark Hall North (1 mile north-west) and Foster Street (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (15 miles east), Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (8 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (12 miles north-east) and Epping (5 miles south).
Near you in Newhall
In Newhall, that means homes and buildings near Mark Hall School, The Small Copper pub and Gibberd Garden. The closest station to Newhall is Harlow Mill station, roughly 1.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Mark Hall Cycle Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (2.1 miles west). Open spaces near Newhall include Hunsdon Mead.
Landlord roof survey in Newhall: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away and gutters overflowing onto walls, on flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and converted houses.
Around Newhall, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Newhall (CM17, CM20)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Newhall
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you let a flat or house near Harlow Mill station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
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.
How the survey changes by roof type
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
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can safely be seen.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What affects the price in Newhall
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Questions from Newhall
Is Newhall within the area you cover?
Yes. Newhall is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newhall?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Is this survey just for landlords?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Homes around Newhall frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.