Essex · London and the South East
Ugley Green Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Ugley Green, with photos and a written report.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Ugley Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in Ugley Green
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Ugley Green and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. We’re frequently asked to look into cracked or leaning shared chimneys and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Ugley Green, 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 frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Ugley Green (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Responsibility under a lease
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ugley Green
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Ugley Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ugley Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Ugley Green?
Yes, Ugley Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Towns and villages near Ugley Green
Other services in Ugley Green
What happens if roof problems are left?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Around Ugley Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ugley Green
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Landlord roof surveys around Ugley Green
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Horham Hall, about 4.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ugley Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Forest Hall School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Elsenham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Ugley Green is about 4 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. If you are in Ugley Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Ugley Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM22 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Dellows Lane, Bedwell Road and Field Gate Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Ugley Green include Elsenham (1 mile south-east), Fuller's End (1 mile south-east), Ugley (1 mile north-west), Henham (2 miles north-east) and Quendon (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Braintree (15 miles east), Harlow (11 miles south), Saffron Walden (7 miles north), Great Dunmow (7 miles south-east), Great Notley (14 miles east) and Bocking (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ugley Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Robin Hood Public House. The nearest railway station is Elsenham station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Herts and Essex Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ugley Green include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.