Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Tillingham
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Tillingham, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof surveys in Tillingham: local notes
Tillingham lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Southminster station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Tillingham is about 9 miles east of Maldon, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tillingham can all book landlord roof surveys. Our Essex coverage includes Tillingham and the places around it. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Landlord roof surveys in CM0 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Vicarage Lane, Mill Road and Marsh Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Tillingham include Dengie (1 mile south), Asheldham (2 miles south-west), Southminster (3 miles south-west), Steeple (3 miles west) and Stoneyhills (5 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (13 miles north), Clacton-on-Sea (14 miles north-east), Maldon (9 miles west), Rayleigh (14 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles north-west) and Rochford (11 miles south-west).
Around Tillingham
In Tillingham, that means homes and buildings near The Cap And Feathers Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Tillingham is Southminster station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west of the centre. The countryside around Tillingham includes Dengie SPA.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tillingham
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and people most often book us about mortar falling from ridges and verges and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Tillingham (CM0)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Questions from Tillingham
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Tillingham?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Tillingham is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Do you cover smaller places like Tillingham?
Yes. Tillingham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Tillingham?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Why get it checked now?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. In a place like Tillingham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
Once you know what you need, 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.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Arrange flat access in advance
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Tillingham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tillingham
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.