Essex · London and the South East
Skye Green Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Skye Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in Skye Green
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and converted houses, and people most often book us about gutters overflowing onto walls and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Older buildings in small places like Skye Green may be 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 frequently expected.
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
- Skye Green (CO5, CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Skye Green
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Skye Green has a long history of building, with Layer Marney Tower about 4.5 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you let a flat or house near Kelvedon station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Skye Green is about 4 miles north of Tiptree, in Essex. Skye Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CO5 and CO6. You will find streets such as Old Road and Mill Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Skye Green include Surrex (1 mile north-west), Stocks Green (1 mile south), Broad Green (1 mile north-east), Little Tey (1 mile north-east) and Feering (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (8 miles east), Chelmsford (13 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (6 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Skye Green
Around Skye Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queens Head pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kelvedon station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Laundry & Mangle Museum (2 miles west) and Birch Castle (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Skye Green includes Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Also near Skye Green
Other services in Skye Green
Common roof problems in Skye Green
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Problems we come across often include:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
If you look after a building such as Honywood Community Science School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Skye Green, access is often the only tricky part. 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 start with what you know about the building and its history.
- 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 photographs.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Skye Green, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Common questions in Skye Green
Will you come out to Skye Green?
Yes. Skye Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Kelvedon station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.