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Ramsey Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ramsey. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How a landlord roof survey works in Ramsey
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. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you’ve noticed damp or stains in top-floor flats and cracked or lifting flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Ramsey 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Ramsey (CO12)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you are asking contractors to price. For older village homes like those around Ramsey, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Ramsey
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Ramsey can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it is safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Ramsey
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ramsey?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is the coastal weather around Ramsey hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Ramsey?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
How we price landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Ramsey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Towns and villages near Ramsey
Also in Ramsey
Landlord roof surveys in Ramsey: local notes
Ramsey is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harwich and Dovercourt High School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Wrabness station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Michael are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Ramsey is about 2 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Ramsey for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Essex. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
All of CO12 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Street, Main Road and Windmill View, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Little Oakley (1 mile south), Parkeston (2 miles north-east) and Harwich (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (9 miles south), Camulodunum (15 miles west), Greenstead (12 miles west), Wivenhoe (12 miles south-west) and Brightlingsea (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Ramsey
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Castle pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Ramsey is Wrabness station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Harwich Museum (3.2 miles east) and Landguard Fort (4.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copperas Wood.