Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Shotgate, Essex
Need a landlord roof survey in Shotgate? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shotgate
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
About our landlord roof survey in Shotgate
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a photo-illustrated written report to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We’re often asked to look into damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and gutters overflowing onto walls, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
Some older homes in villages like Shotgate are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Shotgate (SS11, SS12)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Shotgate questions
How do I find out if my home in Shotgate is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Battlesbridge station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Shotgate often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Shotgate
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their track record with similar roofs
Towns and villages near Shotgate
More services for Shotgate
Local roofs in Shotgate
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Anyone responsible for a site like Beauchamps High School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Battlesbridge station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Shotgate is about 1 mile east of Wickford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Shotgate and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Essex coverage includes Shotgate. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
All of SS11 and SS12 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Third Avenue, First Avenue and Second Avenue. Close by, we survey roofs in Rawreth (1 mile east), Wickford (1 mile west), Battlesbridge (1 mile north-east), Runwell (2 miles north-west) and Brock Hill (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles north), Basildon (5 miles south-west), Brentwood (11 miles west), Maldon (10 miles north-east), Canvey Island (6 miles south) and Billericay (6 miles west).
Near you in Shotgate
We work in homes and buildings around Hilltop Infant School, among other places. Shotgate’s nearest station is Battlesbridge station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Basildon University Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Shotgate Thickets.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.