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Landlord Roof Survey in Aldham
Landlord roof surveys in Aldham and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aldham
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and people most frequently book us about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and choked outlets and gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Aldham, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Aldham (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Aldham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Aldham
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Marks Tey station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Responsibility under a lease
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Places near Aldham
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FAQs for Aldham
Will you come out to Aldham?
Yes, Aldham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Aldham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
What affects the price in Aldham
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord roof surveys in Aldham: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Aldham is about 5 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. Whether the building in Aldham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Essex coverage includes Aldham. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CO6 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Green Lane, Hardings Close and Church Grove. Other places close to Aldham include Copford (1 mile south-east), Marks Tey (2 miles south-west), Little Tey (2 miles south-west), Mulberry Green (2 miles south) and Easthorpe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (5 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (9 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles east) and Halstead (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Aldham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Queen's Head Public House. Aldham’s nearest station is Marks Tey station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Birch Castle (4.1 miles south) and Essex County Hospital (4.4 miles east). Open spaces near Aldham include Iron Latch.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Arrange flat access beforehand
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.