Essex · London and the South East
Great Bromley Landlord Roof Survey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Great Bromley, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
About our landlord roof survey in Great Bromley
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from every safe viewpoint including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about ceiling stains reported by tenants and chimney stacks in poor repair.
In a village or hamlet like Great Bromley, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Great Bromley (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Great Bromley
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Great Bromley questions
Is my home in Great Bromley listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Great Bromley?
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.
What insurance do you have?
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What does a block roof survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
How we price landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Great Bromley, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Great Bromley, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys around Great Bromley
Great Bromley is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. About 4 miles north lies Castle House, a reminder of how long the area around Great Bromley has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like St George's Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Alresford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Great Bromley is about 6 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. If you are in Great Bromley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Essex, we cover Great Bromley. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across the CO7 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Badley Hall Road, Brook Street and Hall Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Great Bromley: Cowey Green (1 mile south-east), Hare Green (1 mile south-east), Balls Green (1 mile south), Monkey Street (2 miles east) and Frating Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (6 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Harwich (10 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles west), Greenstead (4 miles west) and Tiptree (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Great Bromley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ardleigh Park, among other places. Great Bromley’s nearest station is Alresford station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Colchester Hospital (5.6 miles west) and Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Great Bromley include Cockaynes Wood.
Common roof problems in Great Bromley
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you live in an older home near Church of St George, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there is safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.