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Landlord roof survey in Great Oakley, Essex
Landlord roof surveys in Great Oakley and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Great Oakley: what you get
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked gutters over flats and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
In a village or hamlet like Great Oakley, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Great Oakley (CO12)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Great Oakley
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Great Oakley, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. About 3.5 miles south lies Thorpe Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Great Oakley has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Wrabness station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Great Oakley is about 4 miles south-west of Harwich, in Essex. We survey roofs in Great Oakley and the rest of Essex. Great Oakley is one of the places in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CO12 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Orchard Close and Hamford Drive or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Wix Green (1 mile north-west), Wix (2 miles west), Wrabness (3 miles north), Bradfield (4 miles north-west) and Bradfield Heath (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (12 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south), Harwich (4 miles north-east), Camulodunum (13 miles west), Greenstead (11 miles west) and Wivenhoe (10 miles west).
Near you in Great Oakley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Maybush pub. The closest station to Great Oakley is Wrabness station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre. For a walk, there’s Stour Estuary RSPB reserve.
Useful tips for Great Oakley property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. For an older or listed building in a place like Great Oakley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Great Oakley
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
What else we do in Great Oakley
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Great Oakley
Can a landlord with a rental near Wrabness station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Great Oakley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Great Oakley in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Great Oakley.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Great Oakley can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.