Essex · London and the South East
White Roding Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in White Roding, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can be seen safely.
About our landlord roof survey in White Roding
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. If you are worried about chimney stacks in poor repair and mortar falling from ridges and verges, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like White Roding, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- White Roding (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in White Roding
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 will plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in White Roding and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in White Roding
Do you cover smaller places like White Roding?
Yes. White Roding is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sawbridgeworth station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- File each roof report for future reference
- Deal with urgent items first
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like White Roding, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- 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
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What we can’t see
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
Towns and villages near White Roding
What else we do in White Roding
Local roofs in White Roding
With Barrington Hall about 2.9 miles north, White Roding sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Martin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Sawbridgeworth station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
White Roding is about 7 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Whether the building in White Roding is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. White Roding is one of the places in Essex where we work. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CM6. Close by, we survey roofs in Manwood Green (1 mile west), Abbess Roding (1 mile south-east), Matching Green (2 miles south-west), Beauchamp Roding (2 miles south-east) and Little Laver (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles south-east), Braintree (14 miles north-east), Harlow (7 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south), Billericay (13 miles south-east) and Loughton (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near White Roding
In White Roding, that means homes and buildings near The Black Horse pub and the streets around them. White Roding’s nearest station is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 4.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Willingale Doe (3.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near White Roding include Sawbridgeworth Marsh and Portingbury Hills.