Essex · London and the South East
Holton St Mary Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Holton St Mary. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Holton St Mary, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Landlord roof survey in Holton St Mary: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. Typical surveys look at chimney stacks in poor repair and cracked or lifting flashings, on rented houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks.
Some older homes in villages like Holton St Mary are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Holton St Mary (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Holton St Mary homes and their roofs
Holton St Mary lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses like Castle House, about 2.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Holton St Mary goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Manningtree station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Holton St Mary is in Essex. We survey roofs in Holton St Mary and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Essex, we cover Holton St Mary and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in CO7 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Hadleigh Road and Rose Acre or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Holton St Mary include Higham (2 miles south-west), Stratford St Mary (2 miles south-west), Dedham (3 miles south), Withermarsh Green (3 miles west) and Thorington Street (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (8 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Harwich (12 miles east), Camulodunum (9 miles south-west), Greenstead (8 miles south) and Wivenhoe (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Holton St Mary
The closest station to Holton St Mary is Manningtree station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find The Munnings Museum (2.9 miles south) and Little Wenham Castle (1.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Holton St Mary include Cattawade Marshes.
FAQs for Holton St Mary
I let a flat near Manningtree station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
How do I find out if my home in Holton St Mary is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is 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.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Holton St Mary?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Ask residents to report damp right away
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Holton St Mary can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Holton St Mary
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
Common reasons to book include:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Anyone responsible for a site like East Bergholt High School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?