Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Takeley, Essex
Landlord roof surveys in Takeley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Takeley homes and their roofs
About 2.4 miles south lies Barrington Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Takeley 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. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Stansted Airport station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Roseacres Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Takeley is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. If you’re in Takeley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Takeley is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM22 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Station Road, Dunmow Road and The Pastures. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Takeley Street (1 mile west), Smith's Green (1 mile east), Hope End Green (1 mile south-east), Little Canfield (1 mile east) and Puttock's End (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Braintree (13 miles east), Harlow (9 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Great Dunmow (4 miles east) and Epping (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Takeley
We work in homes and buildings around The Four Ashes pub. The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 1.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (3.2 miles north-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (3.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Takeley
We survey let and shared roofs in Takeley and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets and gutters and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
Some older homes in villages like Takeley are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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 written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Takeley (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Takeley
Also in Takeley
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- File each roof report for future reference
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
When you need someone else
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:
- Responsibility under a lease
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Questions from Takeley
Is Takeley within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Takeley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
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.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Takeley can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.