Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Burnt Heath, Essex
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Burnt Heath? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Burnt Heath and across Essex.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burnt Heath
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and rented houses, and people most often book us about mortar falling from ridges and verges and flashings that have come away.
In a village or hamlet like Burnt Heath, 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 often 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Burnt Heath (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Burnt Heath
What else we do in Burnt Heath
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Burnt Heath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. In a place like Burnt Heath, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Local roofs in Burnt Heath
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Burnt Heath, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Trees in and around Ardleigh Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Manningtree station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Burnt Heath is about 5 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. Burnt Heath is one of many places we visit across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. Burnt Heath is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Here we cover the CO7 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Waterhouse Lane, Back Road and Frating Road. We also cover Bromley Cross (1 mile south), Foxash Estate (1 mile north), Little Bromley (2 miles east), Lawford (3 miles north-east) and Manningtree (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (5 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (10 miles south-east), Harwich (11 miles east), Camulodunum (6 miles west), Greenstead (3 miles south-west) and Tiptree (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Burnt Heath
We work in homes and buildings around The Cross Inn and Ardleigh Park and the streets around them. Burnt Heath’s nearest station is Manningtree station, about 3.1 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Colchester Castle (4.5 miles west) and The Munnings Museum (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Burnt Heath include Cattawade Marshes.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Burnt Heath
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
When to book a survey in Burnt Heath
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Common questions in Burnt Heath
Do you cover smaller places like Burnt Heath?
Yes. Burnt Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
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 ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.