Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Rettendon
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Rettendon and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
What we are asked to look at in Rettendon
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
If you let a flat or house near Battlesbridge station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
- When you’ll get the report
Landlord roof survey in Rettendon: what you get
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Rettendon, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Rettendon (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Rettendon, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets frequently clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Landlord roof surveys around Rettendon
With Danbury Place about 4.2 miles north, Rettendon sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Rettendon is about 4 miles north of Wickford, in Essex. Anywhere in Rettendon, we can come and survey your property. Our Essex coverage includes Rettendon. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of CM3 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on East Hanningfield Road, Old Bell Lane and Salforal Close. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Coalhill (1 mile west), South Hanningfield (1 mile west), East Hanningfield (2 miles north), Woodham Ferrers (2 miles north-east) and Brock Hill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (6 miles north-west), Basildon (7 miles south-west), Brentwood (11 miles west), Maldon (7 miles north-east), Canvey Island (9 miles south) and Billericay (6 miles west).
Around Rettendon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rettendon Bell pub. The nearest railway station is Battlesbridge station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (2.3 miles south) and Baddow Hospital (4.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Rettendon include Woodham Fen.
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Why act early in Rettendon
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. For an older or listed building in a place like Rettendon, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Rettendon, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Rettendon: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Rettendon?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Rettendon 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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it is a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs