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Foxash Estate Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Foxash Estate from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Blocked gutters over flats
Why it is worth a survey now in Foxash Estate
Defects caught early can frequently be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Around Foxash Estate, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Landlord roof survey in Foxash Estate
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We do not give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. If you’ve noticed gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Foxash Estate are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Foxash Estate (CO11, CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 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 to book a survey in Foxash Estate
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
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Foxash Estate questions
Do you cover smaller places like Foxash Estate?
Yes, Foxash Estate is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Foxash Estate?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it is a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Foxash Estate
Foxash Estate lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Manningtree High School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Castle House, about 1.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Foxash Estate. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Foxash Estate is about 6 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Foxash Estate can all book landlord roof surveys. Our Essex coverage includes Foxash Estate. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CO11 and CO7. Whether your property is on Harwich Road, Tile Barn Lane and Cherry Orchard or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Foxash Estate: Burnt Heath (1 mile south), Bromley Cross (2 miles south), Lawford (2 miles east), Little Bromley (2 miles south-east) and Manningtree (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (6 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Harwich (11 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles south-west), Greenstead (4 miles south-west) and Tiptree (14 miles south-west).
Around Foxash Estate
In Foxash Estate, that means homes and buildings near Ardleigh Park and The Anchor Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Foxash Estate is Manningtree station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Munnings Museum (1.2 miles north) and Colchester Hospital (4.9 miles west). Open spaces near Foxash Estate include Cattawade Marshes.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Foxash Estate, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof 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.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.