Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Braiswick
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Braiswick.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
What affects the price in Braiswick
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
How a landlord roof survey works in Braiswick
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. Common reasons to book are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and leaking joints at party walls, on shared roofs, rented houses and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Braiswick 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Braiswick (CO3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
Landlord roof surveys in Braiswick: local notes
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Take a building like Colchester County High School for Girls: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Lion Walk, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Braiswick is about 1 mile north of Camulodunum, in Essex. Roofs in Braiswick get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Braiswick is one of the places in Essex where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CO3 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Park Road, Church Lane and Lexden Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You will find Braiswick on the A1124, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Camulodunum (1 mile south), Lexden (1 mile south), Colchester (1 mile east), Abbey Field (2 miles south-east) and Beacon End (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Braintree (13 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Maldon (14 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south-west), Halstead (11 miles west) and Heybridge (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Braiswick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Spring Lane Meadows, The Sun Inn and Home Farm Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Colchester station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Colchester Castle (1.4 miles east) and Social History Museum (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Braiswick include Lexden Gathering Grounds.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Braiswick
Is my home in Braiswick listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Braiswick?
Yes. Braiswick is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How long will you be on site?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
You receive a report with photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Braiswick, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Why get it checked now?
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Braiswick, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Braiswick
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Braiswick
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Homes near green spaces such as Spring Lane Meadows can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours