Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Rush Green, Essex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Rush Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Questions from Rush Green
I let a flat near Clacton-On-Sea station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Rush Green?
Yes, Rush Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How much is a survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rush Green
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 help when arranging access with residents. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and rented houses, and people most frequently book us about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Rush Green drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Rush Green (CO15, CO16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Rush Green
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Rush Green, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Clacton-On-Sea station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Thorpe Hall lies about 4.4 miles north, so building around Rush Green goes back a long way. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Rush Green is about 1 mile south-west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Rush Green. Our Essex coverage includes Rush Green. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CO15 and CO16 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Leas Road, Ford Road and Cloes Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Bocking's Elm (1 mile north), Clacton-on-Sea (1 mile north-east), Jaywick (1 mile south-west), St Osyth (2 miles west) and St Osyth Heath (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (12 miles north-west), Harwich (11 miles north-east), Camulodunum (13 miles north-west), Greenstead (11 miles north-west), Wivenhoe (9 miles north-west) and Brightlingsea (5 miles west).
Near you in Rush Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Tendring Enterprise Studio School, Bishops Park College and Pickers Ditch Meadow. For rail, the closest station is Clacton-On-Sea station, roughly 1 mile east. For a walk, there is Howlands Marsh.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Arrange flat access beforehand
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
Common roof problems in Rush Green
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
- Flashings that have come away
The streets around a church like Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- When you’ll get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you will need to arrange it.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rush Green
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Rush Green, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.