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Landlord roof survey in Radley Green, Essex
Need a landlord roof survey in Radley Green? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
How a landlord roof survey works in Radley Green
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses, and people most often book us about leaking joints at party walls and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
In a small place like Radley Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Radley Green (CM4, CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Radley Green
- 98% of clients satisfied
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Radley Green
Historic houses such as Hylands, about 3.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Radley Green goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Radley Green is about 6 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Anywhere in Radley Green, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Essex coverage includes Radley Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Landlord roof surveys in CM4 and CM5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Loves Green (1 mile south-east), Shellow Bowells (2 miles north), Norton Heath (2 miles south-west), Edney Common (2 miles east) and Newney Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (6 miles east), Basildon (12 miles south-east), Braintree (14 miles north-east), Harlow (10 miles west), Brentwood (7 miles south) and Maldon (14 miles east).
What’s near Radley Green
Around Radley Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cuckoo pub. The nearest railway station is Ingatestone station, about 4.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Willingale Doe (2.2 miles north-west) and Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (4.8 miles east).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Radley Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
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.
When to book a survey in Radley Green
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
If you let a flat or house near Ingatestone station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Responsibility under a lease
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
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What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Radley Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
FAQs for Radley Green
Is my home in Radley Green listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Radley Green?
Yes, we do. We work right across 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 you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.