Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Stebbing
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Stebbing and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Stebbing
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. Typical surveys look at damp or stains in top-floor flats and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, across shared roofs, rented houses and converted houses.
Somewhere as small as Stebbing, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Stebbing (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Stebbing
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Stebbing Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Stebbing is about 6 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Stebbing gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Stebbing is one of the places in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Landlord roof surveys in CM6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Ploughmans Way and Mount Fields and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Brookstreet (2 miles south), Little Dunmow (2 miles south), Blake End (3 miles south-east), Felsted (3 miles south) and Watch House Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles south), Braintree (6 miles east), Harlow (15 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (11 miles north-west) and Halstead (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Stebbing
In Stebbing, that means homes and buildings near White Hart pub and Putteridge High School, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (3.5 miles west) and Braintree Community Hospital (5.5 miles east).
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Stebbing?
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Choked outlets and gutters
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near United Reformed Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Stebbing, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- 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 photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Stebbing, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Stebbing
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
What else we do in Stebbing
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
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 often choose the package that suits the building.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
FAQs for Stebbing
Do you cover Stebbing?
Yes, Stebbing is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Stebbing listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Why act early in Stebbing
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Outbuildings and barns around Stebbing are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Stebbing
- Photographs and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance