Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Wethersfield
Independent landlord roof surveys in Wethersfield. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged pots and flaunching
How a landlord roof survey works in Wethersfield
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. Typical surveys look at blocked gutters over flats and mortar falling from ridges and verges, on blocks of flats, rented houses and gutters and downpipes.
In a small place like Wethersfield, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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 often the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Wethersfield (CM7)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wethersfield
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wethersfield. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Deal with urgent items first
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Wethersfield homes and their roofs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to United Reformed Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Wethersfield is about 6 miles north-west of Braintree, in Essex. In Wethersfield, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across CM7 for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on High Street, West Drive and Silver Street. Other places close to Wethersfield include Finchingfield (2 miles north-west), Great Bardfield (2 miles west), Bardfield Saling (3 miles south-west), Little Bardfield (3 miles west) and Crow's Green (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (15 miles south), Braintree (6 miles south-east), Witham (12 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (11 miles north-west), Halstead (6 miles east) and Great Dunmow (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Wethersfield
Around Wethersfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brewery Tavern. Well-known places in the area include Braintree Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-east).
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Wethersfield?
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Leaks into upper flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
For any home in Wethersfield, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Wethersfield: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wethersfield?
Yes, Wethersfield is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Will you come out to Wethersfield?
Yes, Wethersfield is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Wethersfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.