Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Colchester, Essex
Landlord roof surveys in Colchester from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Questions from Colchester
I let a flat near Colchester Town station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Colchester?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Is Colchester in your area?
Yes. We cover Colchester and the rest of Essex. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Colchester?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How a landlord roof survey works in Colchester
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you are worried about leaks into upper flats and ponding or splits on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses alike.
Colchester is big enough to have roofs from every era, from slate on older terraces to clay and concrete tiles on later houses and flat roofs on extensions and shops. Each fails in its own way: slipped slates, cracked tiles, worn ridges, loose flashings, tired chimney stacks or blocked gutters. Knowing which you have shapes the survey.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Colchester (CO4, CO3, CO2, CO1)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a property in Colchester, it helps to know where we can park. The roof is inspected from the ground, from inside and, where it is safe, from the roof itself.
- 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 photos.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Places near Colchester
Also in Colchester
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Colchester
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Colchester, so there’s 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Lion Walk, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Homes near green spaces such as Bull Meadow can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Colchester is in Essex. Colchester is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of CO4, CO3, CO2 and CO1 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, North Station Road and Durham Square or anywhere close by, we can help. Colchester is on the A12 and A120, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Colchester: Camulodunum (1 mile west), Braiswick (1 mile west), Abbey Field (1 mile south), Lexden (1 mile west) and Beacon End (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Maldon (15 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles south-west), Halstead (12 miles west) and Heybridge (14 miles south-west). Colchester is among the bigger towns we cover in Essex.
Around Colchester
Around Colchester, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bull Meadow, The Bay And Say Public House and St John's Green Primary School and the streets around them. Colchester has its own railway station: Colchester Town station. Nearby you’ll also find Lion Walk (less than half a mile south-east) and Essex County Hospital (within half a mile south-west). For a walk, there is Westhouse Wood.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can safely be seen.
Useful tips for Colchester property owners
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Colchester
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Anyone responsible for a site like Colchester Sixth Form College will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID