Essex · London and the South East
Crockleford Heath Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Crockleford Heath and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Standing water on a flat roof
Common questions in Crockleford Heath
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hythe station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Crockleford Heath?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report follows by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How much is a survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Landlord roof survey in Crockleford Heath: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Crockleford Heath and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where applicable. You then get a report with photographs. If you’ve noticed cracked or leaning shared chimneys and mortar falling from ridges and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and gutters and downpipes alike.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The written findings come 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.
- Where
- Crockleford Heath (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Crockleford Heath
Crockleford Heath lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Hythe station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Trees in and around Welsh Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Castle House, about 3.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crockleford Heath. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Crockleford Heath is about 3 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. Crockleford Heath is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Crockleford Heath is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Surveys in CO7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Green Lane, Chapel Lane and Bromley Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Greenstead (1 mile south-west), Elmstead Market (2 miles south-east), Elmstead (2 miles south), The Hythe (2 miles south-west) and Wivenhoe Cross (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (3 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Harwich (13 miles east), Camulodunum (4 miles west), Halstead (14 miles west) and Tiptree (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Crockleford Heath
In Crockleford Heath, that means homes and buildings near Roach Vale Primary School, The Beehive pub and Welsh Wood. For rail, the closest station is Hythe station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Grandad's Photography Museum (2.5 miles west) and Lion Walk (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Crockleford Heath includes Cockaynes Wood.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Give residents notice before a survey
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Crockleford Heath
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Crockleford Heath, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.