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Landlord roof survey in Stow Maries, Essex
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Stow Maries and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
Stow Maries homes and their roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Stow Maries, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Cold Norton Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Stow Maries is about 5 miles south of Maldon, in Essex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stow Maries. Our Essex coverage includes Stow Maries and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CM3 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Church Lane and Woodham Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Stow Maries, we cover Great Canney (1 mile north), Cold Norton (1 mile north-east), Farther Howegreen (1 mile north-east), Howegreen (1 mile north) and North Fambridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles north-west), Basildon (10 miles south-west), Brentwood (15 miles west), Maldon (5 miles north), Canvey Island (10 miles south) and Billericay (10 miles west).
Around Stow Maries
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Prince Of Wales Public House and William de Ferrers School. The closest station to Stow Maries is North Fambridge station, about 1.7 miles south-east. The countryside around Stow Maries includes Stow Maries Halt.
About our landlord roof survey in Stow Maries
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about flashings that have come away and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Stow Maries 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Stow Maries (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Stow Maries, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Stow Maries?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
If you let a flat or house near North Fambridge station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Why act early in Stow Maries
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Outbuildings and barns around Stow Maries are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Stow Maries
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Common questions in Stow Maries
I let a flat near North Fambridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Stow Maries is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re 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 it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How do I book a survey in Stow Maries?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stow Maries
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.