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Landlord Roof Survey in Willows Green
Landlord roof surveys in Willows Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof survey in Willows Green: what you get
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We can’t advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We are frequently asked to look into missing or loose roof coverings and gutters overflowing onto walls, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
Some older homes in villages like Willows Green are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Willows Green (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Willows Green
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Towns and villages near Willows Green
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Willows Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Willows Green questions
Is Willows Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Willows Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Braintree station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Willows Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Local roofs in Willows Green
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Living close to Cuckoo Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. For landlords with property near Braintree station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Willows Green is about 4 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. We cover Willows Green and the rest of Essex. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CM3. Whether your property is on Main Road and Evelyn Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Bannister Green (2 miles north-west), Little Leighs (2 miles south), Watch House Green (2 miles north-west), Blake End (2 miles north-west) and Causeway End (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (8 miles south), Braintree (4 miles north-east), Maldon (11 miles south-east), Witham (7 miles south-east), Halstead (9 miles north-east) and Great Dunmow (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Willows Green
We work in homes and buildings around Cuckoo Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Willows Green is Braintree station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (3.7 miles north-east) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Willows Green include Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.