Essex · London and the South East
Stratford St Mary Landlord Roof Survey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Stratford St Mary, with photos and a written report.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Cracked or lifting flashings
How a landlord roof survey works in Stratford St Mary
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are worn ridges, hips and verges and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Stratford St Mary (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Stratford St Mary
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Responsibility under a lease
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
Landlord roof surveys in Stratford St Mary: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Stratford St Mary, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Castle House lies about 1.7 miles south-east, so building around Stratford St Mary goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. For landlords with property near Manningtree station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Stratford St Mary is about 6 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. In Stratford St Mary, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Stratford St Mary is one of the places in Essex where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Every address in CO7 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include The Street, Kenyon Close and Strickmere, all of which we cover. Other places close to Stratford St Mary include Higham (1 mile north-west), Dedham (1 mile south-east), Lamb Corner (2 miles south), Holton St Mary (2 miles north-east) and Hornestreet (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (6 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Harwich (13 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles south-west), Halstead (15 miles west) and Greenstead (6 miles south).
Around Stratford St Mary
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to East Bergholt High School and The Anchor pub and the streets around them. Stratford St Mary’s nearest station is Manningtree station, about 3.3 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Severalls Hospital (5 miles south-west) and The Munnings Museum (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Cattawade Marshes.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we’re asked to look at in Stratford St Mary
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stratford St Mary Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What experience they bring
- What the survey will not cover
FAQs for Stratford St Mary
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Manningtree station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Stratford St Mary?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is Stratford St Mary in your area?
Yes. We cover Stratford St Mary and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. You will then get the report by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
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The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Stratford St Mary, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Stratford St Mary, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.