Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Widford, Essex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Widford, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Flashings that have come away
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
How a landlord roof survey works in Widford
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked gutters over flats and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
In a small place like Widford, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Widford (CM2, CM1)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Widford
What else we do in Widford
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. For older village homes like those around Widford, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Widford
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Common questions in Widford
Is my home in Widford listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Widford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Widford, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Widford homes and their roofs
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Hylands, about 0.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Widford goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Trees in and around Oaklands Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you own a rental within reach of Chelmsford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Widford is about 2 miles south-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Widford and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Essex.
Every address in CM2 and CM1 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include London Road, Tattersall Way and Whitebeam Close, and we cover them all. Widford is on the A414, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Moulsham (1 mile north-east), Writtle (2 miles north-west), Chelmsford (2 miles north-east), Patching (3 miles north) and Chignall St James (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basildon (10 miles south), Braintree (13 miles north-east), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (9 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles east) and Canvey Island (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Widford
We work in homes and buildings around Oaklands Park, Moulsham High School and Chelmsford College, among other places. The closest station to Widford is Chelmsford station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Peter Edwards Museum And Library (1.6 miles north-east) and Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Newland Grove.