Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Sawbridgeworth.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sawbridgeworth
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Sawbridgeworth and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and worn ridges, hips and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Sawbridgeworth, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Sawbridgeworth (CM21, CM22)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Sawbridgeworth: local notes
Much Hadham Palace, about 4.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sawbridgeworth. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark like Sawbridgeworth Congregational Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Sawbridgeworth station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Sawbridgeworth is about 3 miles north-east of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. We cover Sawbridgeworth and the rest of Hertfordshire. Sawbridgeworth is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across the CM21 and CM22 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on London Road, Station Road and Maylins Drive or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Sawbridgeworth include the A1184. Other places close to Sawbridgeworth include Lower Sheering (1 mile east), High Wych (1 mile west), Sheering (2 miles east), Spellbrook (2 miles north) and Gaston Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bishop's Stortford (4 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (8 miles south-west), Cheshunt (11 miles south-west), Hertford (10 miles west) and Ware (8 miles west).
Near you in Sawbridgeworth
Around Sawbridgeworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Leventhorpe, Gibberd Garden and White Lion Hotel. The closest station to Sawbridgeworth is Sawbridgeworth station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Harlow Mill (1.6 miles south-west) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Sawbridgeworth includes Sawbridgeworth Marsh and Portingbury Hills.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
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What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a smaller place like Sawbridgeworth, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Sawbridgeworth, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
FAQs for Sawbridgeworth
Do you cover smaller places like Sawbridgeworth?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Sawbridgeworth station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I book a survey in Sawbridgeworth?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sawbridgeworth
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.