Essex · London and the South East
Great Totham Landlord Roof Survey
Independent landlord roof surveys in Great Totham. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Great Totham
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Great Totham, 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, while driving rain finds any gap. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Witham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Great Totham Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Great Totham is about 3 miles south-east of Witham, in Essex. Great Totham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the CM9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Heriot Way, Maldon Road and Staplers Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Beacon Hill (1 mile north), Wickham Bishops (1 mile north-west), Broad Street Green (1 mile south), Great Braxted (2 miles north) and Langford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (12 miles north-east), Chelmsford (9 miles west), Braintree (9 miles north-west), Maldon (3 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south-west) and Rayleigh (13 miles south).
Near you in Great Totham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bull Public House. Great Totham’s nearest station is Witham station, about 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Great Totham include Shut Heath Wood.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Totham
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and converted houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
In a smaller place like Great Totham, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Great Totham (CM9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Great Totham
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Blocked gutters on homes around Great Totham overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we look at them closely.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Towns and villages near Great Totham
Other services in Great Totham
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Parking around Great Totham is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Great Totham: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Witham station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Do you cover smaller places like Great Totham?
Yes. Great Totham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.