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Landlord Roof Survey in Dedham Heath
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dedham Heath. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Dedham Heath
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen, along with the loft space where there is safe access. Common reasons to book are damp or stains in top-floor flats and missing or loose roof coverings, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
Some older homes in villages like Dedham Heath are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Dedham Heath (CO7, CO11)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Arrange flat access in advance
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- 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 will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Dedham Heath can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Dedham Heath
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Dedham Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dedham Heath?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Manningtree station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Dedham Heath?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Dedham Heath?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Dedham Heath
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Dedham Heath, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. About 0.5 miles north lies Castle House, a reminder of how long the area around Dedham Heath has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church like Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Manningtree station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Dedham Heath is about 6 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. We survey roofs in Dedham Heath and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Every address in CO7 and CO11 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Coggeshall Road, The Heath and Dedham Meade, and we cover them all. Other places close to Dedham Heath include Lamb Corner (1 mile west), Dedham (1 mile north), Ardleigh Heath (1 mile south-west), Ardleigh (1 mile south) and Stratford St Mary (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (6 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Harwich (11 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles south-west), Halstead (15 miles west) and Greenstead (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Dedham Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Anchor Inn and Manningtree High School. Dedham Heath’s nearest station is Manningtree station, about 2.1 miles east. A little further out are Severalls Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Little Wenham Castle (4.9 miles north). Not far away are Cattawade Marshes.