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Landlord roof survey in Sandon, Essex
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Sandon.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof survey in Sandon
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks into upper flats and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Older buildings in small places like Sandon may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Sandon (CM2)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Responsibility under a lease
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sandon
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
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Sandon: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Sandon is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Sandon?
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.
How do I book a survey in Sandon?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We will confirm what we need when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Sandon, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Sandon, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Local roofs in Sandon
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 1.4 miles east lies Danbury Place, a reminder of how long the area around Sandon has been built on. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you run a business near Bond Street Chelmsford, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Sandon is about 2 miles south-east of Chelmsford, in Essex. Sandon is one of many places we visit across Essex. Sandon is one of the places in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys.
Landlord roof surveys in CM2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Hall Lane, The Lintons and Gablefields and the roads around them. We also cover Great Baddow (1 mile west), Butt's Green (1 mile south-east), Springfield (2 miles north), Danbury (3 miles east) and Little Baddow (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basildon (10 miles south), Braintree (12 miles north), Brentwood (11 miles south-west), Maldon (7 miles east), Canvey Island (14 miles south) and Billericay (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Sandon
We work in homes and buildings around Baddow Hall Junior School and The Crown Inn and the streets around them. Sandon’s nearest station is Chelmsford station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Baddow Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Sandon include Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Older cottages and farmhouses around Sandon can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Sandon
- Prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Sandon
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
For landlords with property near Chelmsford station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the survey will not cover
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.