Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in North Weald Bassett, Essex
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Weald Bassett. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Why get it checked now?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. In an older home around North Weald Bassett, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in North Weald Bassett
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Weald Bassett
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. 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. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are missing or loose roof coverings and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Around North Weald Bassett, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- North Weald Bassett (CM16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
North Weald Bassett: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in North Weald Bassett?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and North Weald Bassett is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like North Weald Bassett?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in so please give residents notice.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Local roofs in North Weald Bassett
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Hill Hall about 3 miles south, North Weald Bassett sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like St Andrew's CofE Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Andrew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
North Weald Bassett is about 4 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in North Weald Bassett can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. North Weald Bassett is one of the places in Essex we cover. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in CM16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Blenheim Square, Elm Gardens and Wheelers Farm Gardens, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside North Weald Bassett, we cover Thornwood Common (2 miles west), Coopersale (2 miles south-west), Hastingwood (2 miles north), Magdalen Laver (3 miles north) and Foster Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (14 miles east), Harlow (4 miles north-west), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles south-east), Loughton (6 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (7 miles west).
Around North Weald Bassett
In North Weald Bassett, that means homes and buildings near The Kings Head Public House and Weald Common Flood Meadows, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include St. Margaret's Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Epping Signalling Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near North Weald Bassett include Gernon Bushes.
Common roof problems in North Weald Bassett
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs or when.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaking joints at party walls
Homes near green spaces such as Weald Common Flood Meadows can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Also near North Weald Bassett
Also in North Weald Bassett
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Parking around North Weald Bassett is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses