Essex · London and the South East
Faulkbourne Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Faulkbourne and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Faulkbourne
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. We are often asked to look into leaks into upper flats and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, across converted houses, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Older buildings in small places like Faulkbourne may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Faulkbourne (CM8)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Faulkbourne
What else we do in Faulkbourne
Landlord roof surveys in Faulkbourne: local notes
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Germanus are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like New Rickstones Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to White Notley station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Faulkbourne is about 2 miles north-west of Witham, in Essex. Bookings from Faulkbourne are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Faulkbourne: Silver End (2 miles north-east), Rivenhall (2 miles east), Witham (2 miles south-east), Cressing (2 miles north) and Lanham Green (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (8 miles south-west), Braintree (4 miles north-west), Maldon (7 miles south-east), Wickford (15 miles south) and Camulodunum (12 miles east).
Around Faulkbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cross Keys pub. Faulkbourne’s nearest station is White Notley station, about 1.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cressing Temple (0.9 miles north) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
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.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Faulkbourne
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
FAQs for Faulkbourne
How do I find out if my home in Faulkbourne is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Faulkbourne?
Yes, Faulkbourne is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible, and that’s a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
What affects the price in Faulkbourne
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Older cottages and farmhouses around Faulkbourne can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Faulkbourne
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Faulkbourne can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.