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Landlord Roof Survey in Radwinter
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Radwinter, with photos and a written report.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Radwinter
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ceiling stains reported by tenants and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
In a small place like Radwinter, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Radwinter (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Questions from Radwinter
Do you cover Radwinter?
Yes, Radwinter is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Radwinter?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
Sometimes, yes. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Why get it checked now?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Radwinter
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you will need to arrange it.
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.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Radwinter can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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When to book a survey in Radwinter
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Take a building like Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Radwinter
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Radwinter is about 4 miles east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Anywhere in Radwinter, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across CB10 for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as East View Close, Water Lane and Gillon Way, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in The Common (1 mile north), Maple End (1 mile west), Wimbish (1 mile south-west), Hempstead (2 miles east) and Church End (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (4 miles west), Halstead (14 miles east), Great Dunmow (10 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles south-west) and Great Notley (13 miles south-east).
Around Radwinter
Nearby you will also find Castle Camps (3.3 miles north-east) and Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Radwinter include West Wood.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.