Essex · London and the South East
Surrex Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Surrex, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Flashings that have come away
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
About our landlord roof survey in Surrex
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: 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 loft space where there is safe access. We’re often asked to look into splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and cracked or lifting flashings, on converted houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks.
Some older homes in villages like Surrex are 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. 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: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Surrex (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Surrex
Is Surrex within the area you cover?
Yes, Surrex is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Kelvedon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
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Common roof problems in Surrex
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Take a building like Honywood Community Science School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Older and listed buildings around Surrex may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Surrex
Layer Marney Tower, about 5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Surrex. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For an older house near a landmark like St Peter ad Vincula, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Kelvedon station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Surrex is about 6 miles south-east of Halstead, in Essex. We visit Surrex as part of our work across Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CO6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Old Road and Colchester Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Surrex include Skye Green (1 mile south-east), Broad Green (1 mile east), Stocks Green (1 mile south), Little Tey (1 mile east) and Feering (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (8 miles east), Chelmsford (14 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (6 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (7 miles east).
Around Surrex
We work in homes and buildings around The Queens Head pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kelvedon station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Laundry & Mangle Museum (1.8 miles west) and Birch Castle (5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Surrex include Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Surrex
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Surrex, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Surrex
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Surrex and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.