Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Runwell, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Runwell. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Flashings that have come away
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof survey in Runwell
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are missing or loose roof coverings and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Runwell drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Runwell (SS11)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Runwell?
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
Anyone responsible for a site like Runwell Community Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
Towns and villages near Runwell
Also in Runwell
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Runwell
To price your survey, we check:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Runwell, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Why get it checked now?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Arranging work in a smaller place like Runwell is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Runwell homes and their roofs
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Wickford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Runwell is about 1 mile north of Wickford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Runwell and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SS11 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Church End Lane, Viking Way and Canewdon Gardens and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Runwell, we cover Wickford (1 mile south), Brock Hill (1 mile north-west), Shotgate (2 miles south-east), Battlesbridge (2 miles east) and South Hanningfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (8 miles north), Basildon (5 miles south-west), Brentwood (9 miles west), Maldon (10 miles north-east), Canvey Island (7 miles south) and Billericay (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Runwell
We work in homes and buildings around Beauchamps High School and Quart Pot pub. The nearest railway station is Wickford station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Rayleigh Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Runwell includes Shotgate Thickets.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Runwell, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Runwell
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Runwell questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Runwell?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Runwell within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Runwell
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes