Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Felsted, Essex
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Felsted.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Flashings that have come away
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
About our landlord roof survey in Felsted
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a photo-illustrated written report to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. Typical surveys look at parapets and upstands in poor repair and gutters overflowing onto walls, on shared roofs, converted houses and rented houses.
Somewhere as small as Felsted, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Felsted (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Felsted can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- File each roof report for future reference
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
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.
Landlord roof surveys in Felsted: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit 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. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Cross: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Felsted Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Felsted is about 6 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. In Felsted, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Felsted is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM6 is covered for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Braintree Road and Chelmsford Road. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Causeway End (1 mile south), Watch House Green (1 mile north-east), Little Dunmow (1 mile west), Bannister Green (1 mile east) and Brookstreet (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south), Braintree (6 miles east), Harlow (15 miles south-west), Maldon (14 miles south-east), Witham (9 miles south-east) and Saffron Walden (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Felsted
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (4.9 miles north-west) and Braintree Community Hospital (4.6 miles east). Not far away are Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Felsted
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
You can learn a lot 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.
Common questions in Felsted
Do you carry out roof surveys in Felsted?
Yes, Felsted is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Felsted as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Felsted?
Yes, Felsted is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Felsted?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.