Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Shellow Bowells
Independent landlord roof surveys in Shellow Bowells. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shellow Bowells
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a written report with photographs that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. Typical surveys look at damp or stains in top-floor flats and parapets and upstands in poor repair, across rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Shellow Bowells may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Shellow Bowells (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shellow Bowells
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Older and listed buildings around Shellow Bowells may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shellow Bowells
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older rural homes like those around Shellow Bowells can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- 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
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Shellow Bowells: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Shellow Bowells?
Yes, Shellow Bowells is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shellow Bowells?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Shellow Bowells?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We will confirm what we need when 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’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shellow Bowells
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Shellow Bowells
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
In and around Shellow Bowells, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Shellow Bowells is about 7 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Shellow Bowells and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CM5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you are just outside Shellow Bowells, we cover Willingale (1 mile west), Berners Roding (1 mile west), Radley Green (2 miles south), Chalk End (2 miles north-east) and Roxwell (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (7 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Braintree (14 miles north-east), Harlow (9 miles west), Brentwood (8 miles south) and Maldon (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Shellow Bowells
A little further out are Willingale Doe (0.7 miles west) and Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (5.7 miles east).
Places near Shellow Bowells
What else we do in Shellow Bowells
What affects the price in Shellow Bowells
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.