Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Roundbush
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Roundbush. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Local roofs in Roundbush
Roundbush lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cold Norton Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to North Fambridge station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Roundbush is about 3 miles south of Maldon, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Roundbush can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Roundbush is one of the places in Essex where we work for landlord roof surveys. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Surveys in CM9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Fambridge Road, Burnham Road and Roundbush Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Cold Norton (1 mile south-west), Farther Howegreen (1 mile west), Howegreen (1 mile west), Purleigh (1 mile west) and Great Canney (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles north-west), Basildon (12 miles south-west), Braintree (15 miles north), Maldon (3 miles north), Canvey Island (12 miles south) and Billericay (12 miles west).
Near you in Roundbush
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is North Fambridge station, about 2.4 miles south. Open spaces near Roundbush include Stow Maries Halt.
Landlord roof survey in Roundbush: what you get
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. 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. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and cracked or lifting flashings.
In a small place like Roundbush, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Roundbush (CM9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Roundbush
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
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, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Roundbush?
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
Places near Roundbush
What else we do in Roundbush
Common questions in Roundbush
I let a flat near North Fambridge station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Roundbush?
Yes, Roundbush is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, 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 we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Roundbush, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. For older village homes like those around Roundbush, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- An independent look at the roof
See our cost guide or our case studies.