Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Almshouse Green, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Almshouse Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
How a landlord roof survey works in Almshouse Green
We survey let and shared roofs in Almshouse Green and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. If you’ve noticed failed flashings at walls and chimneys and gutters overflowing onto walls, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Almshouse Green, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Almshouse Green (CO9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Almshouse Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you are asking contractors to price. Older and listed buildings around Almshouse Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Almshouse Green
Is Almshouse Green within the area you cover?
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 as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Almshouse Green?
Yes, Almshouse Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Almshouse Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is normally set by the lease, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Almshouse Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Almshouse Green homes and their roofs
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 2.4 miles north-east lies Hedingham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Almshouse Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hedingham School and Sixth Form, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Almshouse Green is about 4 miles north-west of Halstead, in Essex. We visit Almshouse Green as part of our work across Essex. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Landlord roof surveys in CO9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Almshouse Green: Harrowcross (1 mile east), Sible Hedingham (2 miles east), Castle Hedingham (2 miles north-east), Gosfield (3 miles south-east) and Sand Hill (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (6 miles south), Witham (12 miles south), Saffron Walden (14 miles west), Camulodunum (15 miles south-east), Halstead (4 miles south-east) and Great Dunmow (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Almshouse Green
Other landmarks nearby include Zero2 Bus Museum (2.3 miles north) and Halstead Hospital (3.8 miles south-east).
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Also near Almshouse Green
Also in Almshouse Green
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we check them closely.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.