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Landlord roof survey in Ardleigh, Essex
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Ardleigh and the rest of Essex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Ardleigh
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the loft space where there is safe access. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and missing or loose roof coverings, across blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
Some older homes in villages like Ardleigh 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Ardleigh (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Ardleigh, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
When to book a survey in Ardleigh
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
If you own a rental within reach of Manningtree station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Ardleigh
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Ardleigh
How do I find out if my home in Ardleigh is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can a landlord with a rental near Manningtree station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How do I book a survey in Ardleigh?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Local roofs in Ardleigh
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Ardleigh, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. In Essex, older buildings are often 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.
Historic houses such as Castle House, about 1.8 miles north, show how far back building around Ardleigh goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Homes near green spaces such as Ardleigh Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Ardleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Ardleigh for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Essex, we cover Ardleigh and the places around it. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CO7. We cover properties on Station Road, The Street and Mary Warner Road. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Ardleigh Heath (1 mile north), Dedham Heath (1 mile north), Lamb Corner (2 miles north), Fox Street (2 miles south-west) and Dedham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Colchester (4 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Harwich (12 miles east), Camulodunum (6 miles south-west), Halstead (15 miles west) and Greenstead (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Ardleigh
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ardleigh Park and The Lion Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Ardleigh is Manningtree station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Colchester Hospital (3.8 miles west) and The Munnings Museum (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cattawade Marshes.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes