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Landlord roof survey in Purleigh, Essex
Landlord roof surveys across Purleigh, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Purleigh
We survey let and shared roofs in Purleigh and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a report with photographs. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Purleigh 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Purleigh (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Purleigh
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
The streets around a church like Parish Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Purleigh, access is normally the main thing to plan. 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.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Practical tips
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Nearby places to Purleigh
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Landlord roof surveys in Purleigh: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Purleigh, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. With Danbury Place about 4.7 miles north-west, Purleigh sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Purleigh Community Primary School, 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 North Fambridge station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Purleigh is about 3 miles south of Maldon, in Essex. We cover Purleigh and the rest of Essex. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across CM3 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on The Street, Pump Lane and Westerings or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Howegreen (1 mile south), Rudley Green (1 mile north), Farther Howegreen (1 mile south), Great Canney (1 mile south) and Cold Norton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (8 miles north-west), Basildon (12 miles south-west), Braintree (14 miles north), Maldon (3 miles north), Canvey Island (12 miles south) and Billericay (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Purleigh
In Purleigh, that means homes and buildings near The Bell Public House. The closest station to Purleigh is North Fambridge station, roughly 2.9 miles south of the centre. The countryside around Purleigh includes Stow Maries Halt.
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
Common questions in Purleigh
Is Purleigh within the area you cover?
Yes, Purleigh is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Purleigh hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Purleigh is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
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. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.