Essex · London and the South East
Daws Heath Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Daws Heath, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Daws Heath homes and their roofs
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Daws Heath, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Trees in and around Hadleigh Farm shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. The streets around a church such as St Michael's and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Daws Heath is about 1 mile east of Thundersley, in Essex. Anywhere in Daws Heath, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Daws Heath is one of the places in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in SS7 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Western Road, Wyburn Road and Marlin Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Daws Heath, we cover Hadleigh (1 mile south), Rayleigh (2 miles north), Leigh-on-Sea (2 miles south-east), Eastwood (2 miles east) and Stroud Green (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (13 miles north-west), Basildon (7 miles west), Brentwood (14 miles west), Maldon (11 miles north), Canvey Island (3 miles south) and Billericay (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Daws Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hadleigh Farm and Westwood Academy. For rail, the closest station is Rayleigh station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bay Museum (3.9 miles south) and Chartwell Private Hospital (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Pound Wood.
Landlord roof survey in Daws Heath
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Common reasons to book are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and choked outlets and gutters, across converted houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
In a village or hamlet like Daws 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 frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Daws Heath (SS7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Daws Heath, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
Practical tips
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Daws Heath?
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlords with a home close to Rayleigh station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Also near Daws Heath
What else we do in Daws Heath
Landlord and commercial surveys in Daws Heath
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Daws Heath: your questions answered
Is Daws Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Daws Heath is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
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. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.