Essex · London and the South East
Pedlars End Landlord Roof Survey
Independent landlord roof surveys in Pedlars End. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
About our landlord roof survey in Pedlars End
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. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier to arrange. If you are worried about choked outlets and gutters and leaks into upper flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses alike.
Some older homes in villages like Pedlars End are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Pedlars End (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Pedlars End
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Pedlars End can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, 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 photos.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Pedlars End
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Pedlars End is about 5 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. We visit Pedlars End as part of our work across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in CM5 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Moreton (1 mile north-east), Bobbingworth (1 mile south-east), Bovinger (1 mile south-west), Little Laver (2 miles north-east) and Shelley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles east), Harlow (5 miles north-west), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (12 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (9 miles west).
Near you in Pedlars End
Around Pedlars End, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Hart Public House and The Ongar Academy, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (4.4 miles east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Gernon Bushes.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pedlars End
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Useful tips for Pedlars End property owners
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Nearby places to Pedlars End
What else we do in Pedlars End
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Pedlars End?
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they will not be able to tell you
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Pedlars End
Do you cover smaller places like Pedlars End?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Pedlars End listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.