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Landlord roof survey in Tylerscross, Essex
Landlord roof surveys in Tylerscross from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Tylerscross
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the loft space where there’s safe access. If you are worried about chimney stacks in poor repair and parapets and upstands in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 frequently the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Tylerscross (CM19)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Tylerscross: local notes
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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Water Lane Primary Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live near a park like Nazeing Triangle, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Tylerscross is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Bookings from Tylerscross are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Tylerscross is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CM19 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Water Lane and Epping Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Tylerscross include Broadley Common (1 mile south), Halls Green (1 mile north-west), Nazeing (1 mile south-west), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile west) and Great Parndon (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (14 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (5 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (15 miles north-east) and Epping (4 miles south-east).
Around Tylerscross
Around Tylerscross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Nazeing Triangle and Black Swan Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Roydon station, roughly 2 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Nazeing Glass Museum (2.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Hunsdon Mead and Cheshunt Lake.
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FAQs for Tylerscross
Is my home in Tylerscross listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Roydon station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’ll then get the report by email.
What affects the price in Tylerscross
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Checking the roof from ground level
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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
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. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Common roof problems in Tylerscross
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Roydon station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What experience they bring
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Tylerscross frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.