Essex · London and the South East
Dyer's End Landlord Roof Survey
Need a landlord roof survey in Dyer's End? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof survey in Dyer's End
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked or lifting flashings and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
In a small place like Dyer's End, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Dyer's End (CO9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it is safe to see them.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Dyer's End
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Dyer's End
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 4.4 miles south-east lies Hedingham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Dyer's End has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Peter and St Thomas: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Dyer's End is in Essex. Surveys in Dyer's End work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Essex. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CO9. Other places close to Dyer's End include Stambourne (1 mile north-west), Wesley End (1 mile north), Toppesfield (1 mile south-east), Ridgewell (2 miles north-east) and Oaker Hill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Braintree (10 miles south), Saffron Walden (11 miles west), Halstead (8 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (12 miles south-west), Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles south-west) and Great Notley (11 miles south).
Near you in Dyer's End
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Toppesfield Museum of The Working Horse (1.2 miles south-east) and Hedingham Castle (4.4 miles south-east).
Practical tips
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- File each roof report for future reference
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Dyer's End, access is often the only tricky part. 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 let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Dyer's End: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Dyer's End?
Yes, Dyer's End is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Dyer's End within the area you cover?
Yes, Dyer's End is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Does this replace a RICS 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 carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.