Essex · London and the South East
Paslow Wood Common Landlord Roof Survey
Independent landlord roof surveys in Paslow Wood Common. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Paslow Wood Common
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We do not give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We are often asked to look into mortar falling from ridges and verges and gutters overflowing onto walls, across converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Somewhere as small as Paslow Wood Common, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Paslow Wood Common (CM4, CM15)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Paslow Wood Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys around Paslow Wood Common
Historic houses like Ingatestone Hall, about 4.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Paslow Wood Common goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Ingatestone station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building like Blackmore Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Paslow Wood Common is about 5 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. Paslow Wood Common is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CM4 and CM15 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Nine Ashes Road and Ash Tree Grove or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Paslow Wood Common: Stondon Massey (1 mile south), Hook End (1 mile south), Kelvedon Hatch (2 miles south-west), Marden Ash (2 miles west) and Doddinghurst Common (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles east), Basildon (11 miles south-east), Harlow (9 miles north-west), Brentwood (5 miles south), Billericay (7 miles south-east) and Rayleigh (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Paslow Wood Common
Around Paslow Wood Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bull Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ingatestone station, about 4.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Willingale Doe (4 miles north) and Brentwood Community Hospital (4.9 miles south).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Paslow Wood Common
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Paslow Wood Common. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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 your managing agent about lease terms
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Paslow Wood Common
Can a landlord with a rental near Ingatestone station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Paslow Wood Common?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you cover Paslow Wood Common?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Paslow Wood Common included.
How do I book a survey in Paslow Wood Common?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can be seen safely.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.