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Landlord roof survey in Harwich, Essex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Harwich, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Harwich
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: 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 be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. Common reasons to book are loose ridge or hip tiles and choked outlets and gutters, on flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and blocks of flats.
Around Harwich, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can be seen safely. Tell us when booking if you know of anything shared with next door.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Harwich (CO12)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Responsibility under a lease
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Harwich
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A survey in Harwich needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Common roof problems in Harwich
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs or when.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
For landlords with property near Dovercourt station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Towns and villages near Harwich
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Landlord roof surveys in Harwich: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Harwich, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Harwich and Dovercourt High School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Harwich is in Essex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Harwich for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CO12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, High Street and Market Street and the roads around them. With the A120 and B1352 close by, Harwich is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Harwich: Parkeston (1 mile north-west), Little Oakley (2 miles south-west) and Ramsey (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Clacton-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), Greenstead (14 miles west), Wivenhoe (14 miles west), Brightlingsea (13 miles south-west), Walton-on-the-Naze (6 miles south) and Bocking's Elm (11 miles south-west).
Around Harwich
In Harwich, that means homes and buildings near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Trafalgar Public House. The nearest railway station is Dovercourt station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Landguard Fort (2.5 miles east) and Harwich Museum (1.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Copperas Wood.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Common questions in Harwich
I let a flat near Dovercourt station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Is the coastal weather around Harwich 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.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Why act early in Harwich
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. On a house in a town like Harwich, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That is an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book us in Harwich
- Prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.