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Landlord Roof Survey in Stagden Cross
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Stagden Cross? You can book a landlord roof survey in Stagden Cross and across Essex.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stagden Cross
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. We survey blocks of flats, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about chimney stacks in poor repair and missing or loose roof coverings.
In a village or hamlet like Stagden Cross, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Stagden Cross (CM1)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Stagden Cross, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
Places near Stagden Cross
Other services in Stagden Cross
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Stagden Cross
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Stagden Cross homes and their roofs
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Stagden Cross is about 7 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Stagden Cross and the surrounding area. Stagden Cross is one of the places in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the CM1 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in High Easter (1 mile west), High Roding (3 miles north-west), Keeres Green (3 miles west), Roundbush Green (3 miles west) and Great Canfield (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (7 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles north-east), Harlow (11 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south), Maldon (14 miles south-east) and Billericay (13 miles south).
Around Stagden Cross
We work in homes and buildings around Cock And Bell pub. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (4.7 miles south-west) and Broomfield Hospital (4.7 miles south-east).
Stagden Cross questions
Do you cover Stagden Cross?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Stagden Cross is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stagden Cross?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
That depends on the layout. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
How long will you be on site?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
When to book a survey in Stagden Cross
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
For any home in Stagden Cross, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- When you will get the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one