Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Castle Hedingham, Essex
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Castle Hedingham, with photos and a written report.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Castle Hedingham
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the roof space and the 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 are given access to. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are parapets and upstands in poor repair and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Castle Hedingham (CO9)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Castle Hedingham?
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you look after a building like de Vere Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long the report takes to arrive
Castle Hedingham: your questions answered
Do you cover Castle Hedingham?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Castle Hedingham is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Castle Hedingham is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Castle Hedingham, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- 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
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. In a small place like Castle Hedingham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Castle Hedingham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Places near Castle Hedingham
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Local roofs in Castle Hedingham
Hedingham Castle, about 0.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Castle Hedingham. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Castle Hedingham is about 4 miles north-west of Halstead, in Essex. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Castle Hedingham and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CO9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Falcon Square, Churchponds and Church Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Castle Hedingham include Sible Hedingham (1 mile south), Harrowcross (2 miles south-west), Almshouse Green (2 miles south-west), Gosfield (4 miles south) and Beazley End (5 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (15 miles south-east), Braintree (8 miles south), Witham (13 miles south), Saffron Walden (15 miles west), Camulodunum (14 miles south-east) and Halstead (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Castle Hedingham
We work in homes and buildings around The Wheatsheaf Inn and Hedingham School and Sixth Form and the streets around them. A little further out are Hedingham Castle (under half a mile north-east) and Halstead Hospital (3.4 miles south-east).
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Castle Hedingham
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.