Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Craig's End, Essex
Landlord roof surveys in Craig's End, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Craig's End
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need as you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. Common reasons to book are damaged pots and flaunching and cracked or lifting flashings, across converted houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Craig's End, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Craig's End (CO9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Towns and villages near Craig's End
Also in Craig's End
Surveys for landlords and agents in Craig's End
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Craig's End. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Craig's End homes and their roofs
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Hedingham Castle, about 4.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Craig's End goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St Peter and St Thomas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Craig's End is in Essex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Craig's End for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Essex, we cover Craig's End and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in CO9 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Stambourne Green (1 mile north-west), Cornish Hall End (2 miles west), Birdbrook (2 miles north) and New England (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (9 miles south), Saffron Walden (11 miles west), Halstead (8 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (11 miles south-west), Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles south-west) and Great Notley (10 miles south).
What’s near Craig's End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Hedingham Castle (4.6 miles east) and Toppesfield Museum of The Working Horse (1.5 miles east).
What happens if roof problems are left?
Defects caught early can frequently be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. For an older or listed building in a place like Craig's End, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Craig's End, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Craig's End: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Craig's End?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Is Craig's End within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.