Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Thorington Street
Landlord roof surveys across Thorington Street, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away
About our landlord roof survey in Thorington Street
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at ceiling stains reported by tenants and missing or loose roof coverings, across converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Thorington Street may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Thorington Street (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Thorington Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Thorington Street
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
When to book a survey in Thorington Street
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
In and around Thorington Street, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey won’t cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Thorington Street
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes 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 looks like in Thorington Street
Historic houses such as Castle House, about 3.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Thorington Street goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Thorington Street is about 6 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Thorington Street and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CO6. We also cover Withermarsh Green (1 mile north), Scotland Street (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile east), Boxted Cross (2 miles south) and Hornestreet (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (6 miles south), Harwich (15 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles south), Halstead (13 miles west), Greenstead (6 miles south) and Tiptree (14 miles south-west).
Around Thorington Street
Other landmarks nearby include Little Wenham Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Severalls Hospital (4.6 miles south). Open spaces near Thorington Street include Arger Fen.
Questions from Thorington Street
Do you carry out roof surveys in Thorington Street?
Yes, Thorington Street is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Thorington Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
That depends on the layout. Often we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We’ll confirm what we need when you book.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Thorington Street?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it’s a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.