Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Roydon Hamlet
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Roydon Hamlet and across Essex.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in Roydon Hamlet: what you get
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re frequently asked to look into damaged pots and flaunching and mortar falling from ridges and verges, on flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and rented houses.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Roydon Hamlet (CM19)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Roydon Hamlet often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- 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 before the day
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Roydon Hamlet, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Roydon Hamlet
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you look after a building like Roydon Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live near a park such as Nazeing Triangle, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Landlords with a home close to Roydon station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Roydon Hamlet is about 2 miles east of Hoddesdon, in Essex. Roydon Hamlet is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Essex coverage includes Roydon Hamlet. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CM19. Whether your property is on Barn Hill, Hamlet Hill and Tylers Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Roydon Hamlet include Halls Green (1 mile north-east), Nazeing (1 mile south-east), Tylerscross (1 mile east), Broadley Common (1 mile south-east) and Lower Nazeing (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Harlow (3 miles east), Brentwood (14 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (5 miles south), Epping (5 miles south-east) and Stansted Mountfitchet (12 miles north-east).
Around Roydon Hamlet
Typical jobs here are in homes near Nazeing Triangle and Black Swan Public House. Roydon Hamlet’s nearest station is Roydon station, roughly 1.7 miles north. A little further out are Harlow Mill (4.6 miles north-east) and Nazeing Glass Museum (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cheshunt Lake and Hunsdon Mead.
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Roydon Hamlet
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
Towns and villages near Roydon Hamlet
Also in Roydon Hamlet
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Questions from Roydon Hamlet
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Roydon station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Roydon Hamlet?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you test for 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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Is Roydon Hamlet in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Roydon Hamlet.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.