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Landlord roof survey in Rawreth, Essex
Independent landlord roof surveys in Rawreth. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Tell tenants when we are coming
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Landlord roof survey in Rawreth
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need when booking. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. We’re often asked to look into loose ridge or hip tiles and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, across rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
In a small place like Rawreth, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Rawreth (SS11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Rawreth
What affects the price in Rawreth
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. In a place like Rawreth, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Rawreth
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Rawreth
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Rawreth homes and their roofs
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Landlords with a home close to Battlesbridge station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Homes near green spaces like Kendal Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Rawreth is about 2 miles north-west of Rayleigh, in Essex. We survey roofs in Rawreth and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in SS11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Church Road, Chelmsford Road and Bedloes Avenue, all of which we cover. Other places close to Rawreth include Battlesbridge (1 mile north-west), Shotgate (1 mile west), Wickford (2 miles west), Runwell (2 miles north-west) and Rettendon (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles north-west), Basildon (6 miles south-west), Brentwood (12 miles west), Maldon (9 miles north-east), Canvey Island (6 miles south) and Billericay (7 miles west).
What’s near Rawreth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kendal Park, The Barge Inn and Beauchamps High School, among other places. Rawreth’s nearest station is Battlesbridge station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Rayleigh Castle (2 miles south-east) and Chartwell Private Hospital (5.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Shotgate Thickets.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Common questions in Rawreth
Is Rawreth within the area you cover?
Yes, Rawreth is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Battlesbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Rawreth?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report follows by email.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Rawreth, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.