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Landlord Roof Survey in Great Wigborough
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Great Wigborough. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Great Wigborough, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
How a landlord roof survey works in Great Wigborough
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. Typical surveys look at blocked gutters over flats and leaks into upper flats, across shared roofs, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Some older homes in villages like Great Wigborough are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Great Wigborough (CO5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Great Wigborough
Is the coastal weather around Great Wigborough hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Great Wigborough is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Wigborough?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease, and that is a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Great Wigborough?
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Stephen, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords and agents in Great Wigborough book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it’s safe to see them.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Also near Great Wigborough
More services for Great Wigborough
Local roofs in Great Wigborough
Great Wigborough is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Layer Marney Tower, about 2.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Wigborough. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Great Wigborough is about 6 miles south of Colchester, in Essex. Great Wigborough is one of many places we visit across Essex. Our Essex coverage includes Great Wigborough and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of CO5 for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on School Lane and Maldon Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Wigborough (1 mile east), Peldon (2 miles north-east), Layer Breton (2 miles north-west), Birch Green (3 miles north-west) and Layer-de-la-Haye (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Colchester (6 miles north), Braintree (14 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles east), Maldon (9 miles south-west), Witham (9 miles west) and Camulodunum (6 miles north).
Near you in Great Wigborough
Around Great Wigborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kings Head Public House, among other places. A little further out are Birch Castle (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Abbotts Hall Farm.