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Landlord roof survey in Far Thorpe Green, Essex
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Far Thorpe Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Why act early in Far Thorpe Green
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Older and listed buildings around Far Thorpe Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- A report with photographs
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord roof survey in Far Thorpe Green: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular 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 help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed chimney stacks in poor repair and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and shared roofs alike.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Far Thorpe Green (CO16)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
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.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Far Thorpe Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Nearby places to Far Thorpe Green
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Far Thorpe Green
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Far Thorpe Green homes and their roofs
Far Thorpe Green is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. The wider area around Far Thorpe Green has a long history of building, with Thorpe Hall about 1.4 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Rolph CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Weeley station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Far Thorpe Green is about 4 miles north of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. In Far Thorpe Green, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Essex, we cover Far Thorpe Green. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CO16 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Whitehall Lane and Colchester Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Far Thorpe Green, we cover Thorpe Green (1 mile east), Weeley (1 mile west), Thorpe-le-Soken (1 mile east), Tendring (1 mile north-west) and Weeley Heath (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (10 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (4 miles south), Harwich (7 miles north-east), Camulodunum (11 miles west), Greenstead (9 miles west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles west).
Around Far Thorpe Green
Around Far Thorpe Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rose and Crown pub, among other places. The closest station to Far Thorpe Green is Weeley station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. For a walk, there is Weeleyhall Wood.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
FAQs for Far Thorpe Green
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Far Thorpe Green, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is my home in Far Thorpe Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.