Essex · London and the South East
Lexden Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Lexden, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof survey in Lexden
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and worn ridges, hips and verges.
In a smaller place like Lexden, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Lexden (CO3, CO2)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Homes in smaller places like Lexden can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lexden
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A report with photographs
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Lexden
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Philip Morant School and College, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
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What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Lexden, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lexden
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Lexden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lexden?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Colchester station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Lexden?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
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.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Local roofs in Lexden
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Colchester station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Lexden is about 1 mile west of Colchester, in Essex. We survey roofs in Lexden across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Landlord roof surveys in CO3 and CO2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Park Road, Heath Road and Capel Road, and we cover them all. With the A1124 close by, Lexden is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. We also cover Camulodunum (1 mile east), Braiswick (1 mile north), Abbey Field (1 mile south-east), Colchester (1 mile east) and Beacon End (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Braintree (13 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Maldon (13 miles south-west), Witham (11 miles south-west), Halstead (11 miles west) and Heybridge (12 miles south-west).
What’s near Lexden
Around Lexden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Lexden Park, Prettygate Infant School and The Sun Inn, among other places. Lexden’s nearest station is Colchester station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Essex County Hospital (1 mile east) and Lion Walk (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Lexden Gathering Grounds.