Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Little Bromley, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Little Bromley. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
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How a landlord roof survey works in Little Bromley
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Little Bromley and the rest of London and South East England. A visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. Typical surveys look at splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and worn ridges, hips and verges, across rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Little Bromley may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
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, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Little Bromley (CO11)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Little Bromley
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Little Bromley 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.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Local roofs in Little Bromley
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Little Bromley, 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, while driving rain finds any gap. About 3 miles north-west lies Castle House, a reminder of how long the area around Little Bromley has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near St Mary the Virgin's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Manningtree High School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. 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.
Little Bromley is about 7 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Little Bromley. Little Bromley is one of the places in Essex we cover. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CO11 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Ardleigh Road and Shop Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Lawford (1 mile north), Horsleycross Street (2 miles east), Manningtree (2 miles north-east), Horsley Cross (2 miles south-east) and Burnt Heath (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (7 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (9 miles south-east), Harwich (9 miles east), Camulodunum (8 miles west), Greenstead (5 miles south-west) and Tiptree (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Little Bromley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Haywain pub. The closest station to Little Bromley is Manningtree station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Munnings Museum (3 miles north-west). Not far away are Cattawade Marshes.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Little Bromley and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why act early in Little Bromley
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Outbuildings and barns around Little Bromley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Little Bromley
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Little Bromley
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Little Bromley?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Little Bromley?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.