Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Flacks Green, Essex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Flacks Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Flacks Green
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told beforehand. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and cracked or lifting flashings, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and converted houses.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Flacks Green (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Flacks Green
Also in Flacks Green
Local roofs in Flacks Green
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Hatfield Peverel station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near United Reformed Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Flacks Green is about 3 miles west of Witham, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Flacks Green can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Essex coverage includes Flacks Green and the places around it.
Here we cover the CM3 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Flacks Green: Gambles Green (1 mile north), Terling (1 mile north-east), Fuller Street (1 mile north-west), Fairstead (1 mile north) and Gubbion's Green (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (5 miles south-west), Braintree (6 miles north), Maldon (7 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles south-west), Rayleigh (15 miles south) and Witham (3 miles east).
What’s near Flacks Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Rayleigh Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hatfield Peverel station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Broomfield Hospital (4.4 miles south-west) and Cressing Temple (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- File each roof report for future reference
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Flacks Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Questions from Flacks Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Flacks Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Flacks Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Why get it checked now?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Flacks Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Flacks Green
- Prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.