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Landlord roof survey in Mayland, Essex
Landlord roof surveys across Mayland, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Mayland needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mayland
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 missing or loose roof coverings and chimney stacks in poor repair, across converted houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks.
In a small place like Mayland, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Mayland (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Outbuildings and barns around Mayland 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.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- A written report with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mayland
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Mayland. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord roof surveys in Mayland: local notes
Mayland lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
Anyone responsible for a site like Maylandsea Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Althorne station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Mayland is about 5 miles south-east of Maldon, in Essex. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Mayland and the surrounding area. Mayland is one of the places in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Landlord roof surveys in CM3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Thrumble Close, Fels Way and Teal Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Maylandsea (1 mile north-west), Latchingdon (2 miles south-west), Althorne (2 miles south), Mundon (3 miles west) and Ostend (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (15 miles north), Chelmsford (12 miles west), Basildon (15 miles south-west), Maldon (5 miles north-west), Canvey Island (13 miles south-west) and Billericay (15 miles west).
Near you in Mayland
We work in homes and buildings around The Mayland Mill Public House, among other places. The closest station to Mayland is Althorne station, roughly 2.5 miles south of the centre. Not far away are Northey Island.
Questions from Mayland
Is the coastal weather around Mayland hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Mayland is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Mayland?
Yes. Mayland is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
That depends on the layout. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How do I book a survey in Mayland?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
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What you can safely check yourself
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.