Essex · London and the South East
Great Holland Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Great Holland and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flashings that have come away
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Local roofs in Great Holland
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Great Holland, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Thorpe Hall, about 2.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Holland. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you let a flat or house near Kirby Cross 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 Kirby Primary Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Great Holland is about 3 miles north-east of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We cover Great Holland and the rest of Essex. Great Holland 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 CO13 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Rosery Mews, Orchard Drive and Laxton Grove and the roads around them. Other places close to Great Holland include Kirby Cross (1 mile north-east), Kirby-le-Soken (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Cross (2 miles north-west), Lane End (2 miles north) and Frinton-on-Sea (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Harwich (7 miles north), Camulodunum (15 miles west), Greenstead (12 miles west) and Wivenhoe (11 miles west).
What’s near Great Holland
In Great Holland, that means homes and buildings near Tendring Technology College, The Ship Inn and Greensward and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Kirby Cross station, about 0.6 miles north. Not far away are Great Holland Pits.
Landlord roof survey in Great Holland: what you get
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the loft space where there is safe access. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are parapets and upstands in poor repair and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
In a village or hamlet like Great Holland, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Great Holland (CO13)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Great Holland
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Great Holland: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Great Holland?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Holland?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. Who pays is normally set by the lease and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so phone 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Great Holland, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Why act early in Great Holland
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Older cottages and farmhouses around Great Holland can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- PI and public liability insurance
Places near Great Holland
What else we do in Great Holland
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Deal with urgent items first
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.