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Landlord Roof Survey in Nounsley
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Nounsley and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
About our landlord roof survey in Nounsley
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you are worried about parapets and upstands in poor repair and damp or stains in top-floor flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Nounsley are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Nounsley (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
Surveys for landlords and agents in Nounsley
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- 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
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Nounsley, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Nounsley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Nounsley?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Nounsley?
Yes. Nounsley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We’ll confirm what we need as you book.
Towns and villages near Nounsley
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What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Nounsley needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in Nounsley
Nounsley is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Historic houses such as Danbury Place, about 4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Nounsley goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Hatfield Peverel station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Andrew: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building like Hatfield Peverel Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Nounsley is about 3 miles south-west of Witham, in Essex. If you’re in Nounsley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Nounsley is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the CM3 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Priory Mews, Ulting Road and Priory Farm Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Ulting (1 mile south), Woodham Walter (2 miles south), Langford (2 miles east), Curling Tye Green (2 miles south-east) and Wickham Bishops (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (15 miles north-east), Chelmsford (6 miles west), Basildon (15 miles south-west), Braintree (8 miles north), Maldon (4 miles south-east) and Billericay (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Nounsley
Around Nounsley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Maltings Academy and The Sportsmans Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hatfield Peverel station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west. A little further out are Priory Hospital (5.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves.