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Landlord roof survey in Ardleigh Heath, Essex
Independent landlord roof surveys in Ardleigh Heath. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ardleigh Heath
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
About our landlord roof survey in Ardleigh Heath
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates and tiles and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Ardleigh Heath (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Do you need a landlord roof survey in Ardleigh Heath?
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
Trees in and around Ardleigh Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Ardleigh Heath, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- 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.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Ardleigh Heath, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Ardleigh Heath: your questions answered
I let a flat near Manningtree station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Is Ardleigh Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, Ardleigh Heath is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What affects the price in Ardleigh Heath
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ardleigh Heath
Ardleigh Heath is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there is 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. Historic houses like Castle House, about 1.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Ardleigh Heath goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Manningtree station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Ardleigh Heath is about 5 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ardleigh Heath and nearby. Across Essex, we cover Ardleigh Heath. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We survey roofs across the CO7 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Dedham Road and Dead Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Ardleigh Heath, we cover Ardleigh (1 mile south), Lamb Corner (1 mile north), Dedham Heath (1 mile north-east), Dedham (2 miles north) and Fox Street (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (5 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Harwich (12 miles east), Camulodunum (6 miles south-west), Halstead (15 miles west) and Greenstead (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Ardleigh Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Ardleigh Park and The Lion Inn and the streets around them. Ardleigh Heath’s nearest station is Manningtree station, roughly 3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Colchester Hospital (3.8 miles south-west) and The Munnings Museum (1.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Cattawade Marshes.
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Why get it checked now?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ardleigh Heath, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A report with photographs
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.