Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Thaxted
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Thaxted. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in Thaxted
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It does not give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. Common reasons to book are leaking joints at party walls and choked outlets and gutters, across gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks.
Around Thaxted, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Thaxted (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Thaxted
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. With lower homes, common in places like Thaxted, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Local roofs in Thaxted
The wider area around Thaxted has a long history of building, with Horham Hall about 1.8 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Thaxted Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Thaxted is about 6 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We survey roofs in Thaxted and the rest of Essex. Thaxted is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for landlord roof surveys. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CM6 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on The Lees, Weaverhead Lane and Wedow Road. With the B184 and B1051 close by, Thaxted is easy for us to reach for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Cutlers Green (1 mile west), Bardfield End Green (1 mile east), Monk Street (1 mile south), Sibley's Green (2 miles south) and Howlett End (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Braintree (10 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (6 miles north-west), Halstead (12 miles east), Great Dunmow (6 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (7 miles south-west) and Great Notley (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Thaxted
We work in homes and buildings around Star Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (4.7 miles south). Not far away are West Wood.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
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.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
What we are asked to look at in Thaxted
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the survey will not cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Thaxted: your questions answered
Will you come out to Thaxted?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Thaxted is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How long will you be on site?
It typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can be seen safely.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Also near Thaxted
What else we do in Thaxted
What you can safely check yourself
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a smaller place like Thaxted, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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 ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.