Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Smith's Green
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Smith's Green.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Smith's Green
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Typical surveys look at choked outlets and gutters and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, on rented houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Smith's Green (CM6, CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it’s safe to see them.
Towns and villages near Smith's Green
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Smith's Green
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Barrington Hall, about 2.6 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Smith's Green goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Stansted Airport station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Takeley Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Smith's Green is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Smith's Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Essex, we cover Smith's Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Landlord roof surveys in CM6 and CM22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Broadfield Road, The Oaks and Fleming Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Canfield (1 mile east), Hope End Green (1 mile south), Takeley (1 mile west), Puttock's End (1 mile south) and Takeley Street (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (10 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Great Dunmow (3 miles east) and Epping (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Smith's Green
In Smith's Green, that means homes and buildings near Lion And Lamb Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, about 1.6 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Little Easton Moat (2.6 miles north-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Smith's Green 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.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Smith's Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Common roof problems in Smith's Green
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
FAQs for Smith's Green
I let a flat near Stansted Airport station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
How do I find out if my home in Smith's Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.