Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Feering, Essex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Feering, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in Feering
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’re worried about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and leaks into upper flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on converted houses, rented houses and blocks of flats alike.
Somewhere as small as Feering, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Feering (CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Feering can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Prices for landlord roof surveys in Feering
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Landlord roof surveys around Feering
About 3.8 miles south-east lies Layer Marney Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Feering has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Kelvedon station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Feering Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Feering is about 5 miles north-east of Witham, in Essex. We cover Feering and the rest of Essex. Our Essex coverage includes Feering. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Landlord roof surveys in CO5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on The Street, Hall Farm Close and Kings Gardens. Other places close to Feering include Kelvedon (1 mile south-west), Stocks Green (1 mile north), Skye Green (2 miles north), Messing (2 miles east) and Windmill Hill (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (8 miles east), Chelmsford (12 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (8 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (7 miles east).
What’s near Feering
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brockwell Meadows, The Old Anchor Public House and Parish Church of St Mary, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kelvedon station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Birch Castle (4.5 miles east) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
Also near Feering
Also in Feering
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Why act early in Feering
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Around Feering, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Feering
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Feering
Do you cover smaller places like Feering?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Kelvedon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.