Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Messing
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Messing? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Messing and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Messing
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 2.2 miles south-east lies Layer Marney Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Messing has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Living close to Tiptree Parish Field is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints (messing): its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Messing is about 5 miles north-east of Witham, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Messing, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Essex coverage includes Messing and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Here we cover the CO5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Kelvedon Road, School Road and Lodge Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Messing include Tiptree (2 miles south), Feering (2 miles west), Windmill Hill (2 miles south-west), Stocks Green (2 miles north-west) and Easthorpe (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (7 miles north-east), Chelmsford (13 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles west), Maldon (8 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Messing
We work in homes and buildings around Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre, Maypole Public House and Tiptree Parish Field, among other places. Messing’s nearest station is Kelvedon station, about 2.1 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Anchor Press Museum (1.7 miles south) and Birch Castle (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Oxley Meadow.
About our landlord roof survey in Messing
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. If you’ve noticed damaged pots and flaunching and leaks into upper flats, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses alike.
Somewhere as small as Messing, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Messing (CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Messing property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Ask residents to report damp right away
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Messing, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What affects the price in Messing
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Common roof problems in Messing
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
If you let a flat or house near Kelvedon station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
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FAQs for Messing
Can a landlord with a rental near Kelvedon station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Messing?
Yes, Messing is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Messing?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.