Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Stondon Massey, Essex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Stondon Massey, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Stondon Massey
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We can’t advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’re worried about mortar falling from ridges and verges and ponding or splits on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, rented houses and converted houses alike.
In a small place like Stondon Massey, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Stondon Massey (CM15)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Stondon Massey property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Tell tenants when we are coming
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
How it works
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, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Stondon Massey, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys in Stondon Massey: local notes
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 4.5 miles east lies Ingatestone Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Stondon Massey has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Shenfield station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Stondon Massey is about 4 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Stondon Massey for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Landlord roof surveys in CM15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Byrd Mead, Soames Mead and Cannons Mead and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Hook End (1 mile south-east), Paslow Wood Common (1 mile north), Kelvedon Hatch (1 mile south-west), Doddinghurst Common (2 miles south-west) and Marden Ash (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (9 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (4 miles south), Billericay (7 miles south-east) and Rayleigh (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Stondon Massey
For rail, the closest station is Shenfield station, about 3.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Willingale Doe (4.8 miles north) and Brentwood Community Hospital (4.2 miles south).
Why act early in Stondon Massey
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Stondon Massey can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Stondon Massey
I let a flat near Shenfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Stondon Massey?
Yes, Stondon Massey is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. 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 aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
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For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Stondon Massey
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.