Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Ugley
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Ugley and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Ugley
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Ugley, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Landlord roof survey in Ugley: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We are often asked to look into cracked or lifting flashings and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on blocks of flats, shared roofs and rented houses.
In a village or hamlet like Ugley, 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Ugley (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Around Ugley, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Ugley, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What else we do in Ugley
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Ugley
The wider area around Ugley has a long history of building, with Horham Hall about 4.6 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For landlords with property near Elsenham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Ugley is about 5 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Ugley, we can survey the roof. Ugley is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in CM22 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Patmore Fields and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Ugley: Quendon (1 mile north), Ugley Green (1 mile south-east), Elsenham (2 miles south-east), Henham (2 miles east) and Widdington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Harlow (12 miles south), Saffron Walden (6 miles north), Great Dunmow (8 miles south-east), Great Notley (15 miles east), Bocking (15 miles east) and Newhall (12 miles south).
What’s near Ugley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cricketers Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Elsenham station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Herts and Essex Hospital (5.1 miles south) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (2.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Ugley: your questions answered
Will you come out to Ugley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Ugley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What does a block roof survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so phone 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.