Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Puttock's End
Independent landlord roof surveys in Puttock's End. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged pots and flaunching
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
About our landlord roof survey in Puttock's End
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Some older homes in villages like Puttock's End are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Puttock's End (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Puttock's End, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Puttock's End
The wider area around Puttock's End has a long history of building, with Barrington Hall about 1.9 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Stansted Airport station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Puttock's End is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. In Puttock's End, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Puttock's End is one of the places in Essex where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the CM22 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Hope End Green (1 mile north), Hellman's Cross (1 mile south-east), Smith's Green (1 mile north), Little Canfield (1 mile north) and Takeley (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (9 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (12 miles north), Great Dunmow (4 miles east) and Epping (13 miles south-west).
Around Puttock's End
The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, about 2.4 miles north. Nearby you will also find Little Easton Moat (3.1 miles north-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (4.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Rushy Mead and Portingbury Hills.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Puttock's End, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Questions from Puttock's End
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Puttock's End?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Stansted Airport station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
When to book a survey in Puttock's End
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, particularly on taller buildings.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you look after a building such as Takeley Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times