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Landlord roof survey in Great Tey, Essex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Great Tey, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Tey
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, including from the roof space and the 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 are allowed to reach. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates and tiles and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
In a small place like Great Tey, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in 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. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Great Tey (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
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.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Great Tey, 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 by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets in another room
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Common questions in Great Tey
How do I find out if my home in Great Tey is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chappel & Wakes Colne station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Nearby places to Great Tey
Also in Great Tey
Great Tey homes and their roofs
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Barnabas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Great Tey is about 5 miles south-east of Halstead, in Essex. Surveys in Great Tey work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in CO6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on The Street, Chrismund Way and Greenfield Drive. We also cover Swan Street (1 mile north), Chappel (2 miles north), Rose Green (2 miles north-east), Wakes Colne (2 miles north) and Fordstreet (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (6 miles east), Braintree (8 miles west), Maldon (12 miles south), Witham (8 miles south-west), Camulodunum (5 miles east) and Halstead (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Great Tey
In Great Tey, that means homes and buildings near The Chequers Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Mount Bures (4.1 miles north) and Halstead Hospital (5.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Sergeants Orchard.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Tell tenants when we are coming
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Great Tey?
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Chappel & Wakes Colne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and letting agents in Great Tey book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.