Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Pilgrims Hatch
Landlord roof surveys around Pilgrims Hatch, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
How a landlord roof survey works in Pilgrims Hatch
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t advise on what your lease says, 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 photographs and recommendations. If you are worried about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and ponding or splits on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Pilgrims Hatch, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Pilgrims Hatch (CM15, CM14)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a survey in Pilgrims Hatch, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us 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.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Pilgrims Hatch
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Around Pilgrims Hatch, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pilgrims Hatch
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Pilgrims Hatch
Historic houses such as Ingatestone Hall, about 4.6 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Pilgrims Hatch goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like Larchwood Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live near a park such as Weald Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Saint George's church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Pilgrims Hatch is about 1 mile north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. We cover Pilgrims Hatch and the rest of Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CM15 and CM14. That includes homes and businesses on Ongar Road, Hatch Road and Green Lane. If you’re just outside Pilgrims Hatch, we cover Crow Green (1 mile north), South Weald (1 mile south-west), Coxtie Green (1 mile west), Bentley (1 mile north-west) and Doddinghurst Common (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles south-east), Harlow (12 miles north-west), Canvey Island (15 miles south-east), Billericay (6 miles east) and Rayleigh (14 miles east).
Near you in Pilgrims Hatch
Around Pilgrims Hatch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Black Horse Inn, Sawyers Hall College and Weald Country Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Brentwood station, roughly 1.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Brentwood Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Pilgrims Hatch include Thorndon Park.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
FAQs for Pilgrims Hatch
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Brentwood station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Pilgrims Hatch?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pilgrims Hatch
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.