Essex · London and the South East
Holland-on-Sea Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Holland-on-Sea? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Holland-on-Sea and across Essex.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Holland-on-Sea
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and chimney stacks in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on converted houses, blocks of flats and rented houses alike.
Around Holland-on-Sea, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Holland-on-Sea (CO15)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Holland-on-Sea
I let a flat near Clacton-On-Sea station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is Holland-on-Sea within the area you cover?
Yes, Holland-on-Sea is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Why it is worth a survey now in Holland-on-Sea
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. With lower homes, common in places like Holland-on-Sea, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Landlord roof surveys around Holland-on-Sea
Holland-on-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. About 3.4 miles north lies Thorpe Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Holland-on-Sea has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Holland Haven Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Clacton-On-Sea station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Holland-on-Sea is about 2 miles east of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We survey roofs in Holland-on-Sea across London and South East England. Our Essex coverage includes Holland-on-Sea and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CO15. Local streets include York Road, Cliff Road and Nansen Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Clacton-on-Sea (2 miles west), Bocking's Elm (3 miles west), Pig Street (3 miles north-west), Little Clacton (3 miles north-west) and Thorpe Cross (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (14 miles north-west), Harwich (9 miles north), Camulodunum (15 miles west), Greenstead (13 miles north-west), Wivenhoe (11 miles west) and Brightlingsea (7 miles west).
Near you in Holland-on-Sea
In Holland-on-Sea, that means homes and buildings near Pickers Ditch Meadow, Clacton County High School and The Oakwood Inn, among other places. The closest station to Holland-on-Sea is Clacton-On-Sea station, roughly 2 miles south-west. Open spaces near Holland-on-Sea include Great Holland Pits.
Places near Holland-on-Sea
Also in Holland-on-Sea
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we are asked to look at in Holland-on-Sea
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Problems we come across often include:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
The streets around a church such as St Bartholomews Church Hall are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to Holland-on-Sea is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
How we price landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.