Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Monkey Street
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Monkey Street. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Flashings that have come away
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof survey in Monkey Street
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
In a village or hamlet like Monkey Street, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Monkey Street (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. 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
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Monkey Street, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Monkey Street
Monkey Street lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Great Bentley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Monkey Street is about 7 miles north-west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Whether the building in Monkey Street is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Monkey Street is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in CO7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Rectory Road and Harwich Road. We also cover the places around Monkey Street: Little Bentley (1 mile east), Cowey Green (1 mile west), Hare Green (1 mile west), Balls Green (2 miles south-west) and Great Bromley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (7 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (9 miles east), Camulodunum (8 miles west), Greenstead (6 miles west) and Tiptree (15 miles west).
Around Monkey Street
In Monkey Street, that means homes and buildings near Bricklayers pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Great Bentley station, roughly 2.6 miles south. Not far away are Weeleyhall Wood.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Monkey Street
Is the coastal weather around Monkey Street hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Great Bentley station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How do I book a survey in Monkey Street?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Why it is worth a survey now in Monkey Street
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. In a small place like Monkey Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
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What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes