Essex · London and the South East
Writtle Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Writtle? You can book a landlord roof survey in Writtle and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof survey in Writtle: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Writtle and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. If you’ve noticed blocked gutters over flats and parapets and upstands in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Writtle, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Writtle (CM1)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a smaller place like Writtle, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Writtle
The wider area around Writtle has a long history of building, with Hylands about 1.4 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and lots 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 look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bond Street Chelmsford, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Homes near green spaces like Central Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Writtle is about 3 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Writtle as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Essex coverage includes Writtle.
Landlord roof surveys in CM1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Millfields, Well Field and Little Meadow. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Widford (2 miles south-east), Moulsham (2 miles east), Chignall St James (2 miles north), Patching (2 miles north-east) and Chelmsford (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basildon (11 miles south), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (13 miles west), Brentwood (9 miles south-west), Maldon (11 miles east) and Billericay (7 miles south).
What’s near Writtle
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rose And Crown Public House, Hylands School and Central Park and the streets around them. Writtle’s nearest station is Chelmsford station, about 2.1 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Peter Edwards Museum And Library (2 miles east) and Bond Street Chelmsford (2.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Newland Grove.
Questions from Writtle
Can a landlord with a rental near Chelmsford station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Writtle?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What we are asked to look at in Writtle
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
If you look after a building like Writtle Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Writtle
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
Places near Writtle
What else we do in Writtle
Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Around Writtle, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.