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Aingers Green Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Aingers Green and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a landlord roof survey works in Aingers Green
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and choked outlets and gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Aingers Green may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Aingers Green (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Aingers Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Questions from Aingers Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Great Bentley station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Aingers Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Aingers Green
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Aingers Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Aingers Green?
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Great Bentley Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Aingers Green
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Aingers Green, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Thorpe Hall, about 4.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Aingers Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Great Bentley station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Aingers Green is about 4 miles north-west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Aingers Green is one of many places we visit across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of CO7 for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Aingers Green Road, St Mary's Road and Weeley Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in South Heath (1 mile south), Great Bentley (1 mile north), Thorrington (2 miles west), Frating Green (2 miles north-west) and Frating (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (8 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (4 miles south-east), Harwich (10 miles north-east), Camulodunum (9 miles west), Greenstead (7 miles north-west) and Tiptree (14 miles west).
Around Aingers Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Great Bentley station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. For a walk, there’s Howlands Marsh.