Essex · London and the South East
Tiptree Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Tiptree, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Flashings that have come away
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Homes around Tiptree often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
How a landlord roof survey works in Tiptree
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and the problems we are asked to look at most are missing or loose roof coverings and choked outlets and gutters.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Tiptree drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Tiptree (CO5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Tiptree
Also in Tiptree
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Local roofs in Tiptree
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Tiptree has a long history of building, with Layer Marney Tower about 2.1 miles east. 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.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Luke, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Homes near green spaces such as Tiptree Parish Field can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Tiptree is about 5 miles east of Witham, in Essex. Tiptree is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Tiptree is one of the places in Essex where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CO5 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Church Road, Station Road and Grosvenor Close and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Windmill Hill (1 mile west), Tiptree Heath (1 mile south-west), Messing (2 miles north), Layer Marney (2 miles north-east) and Feering (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (8 miles north-east), Chelmsford (12 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles north-west), Maldon (7 miles south-west), Witham (5 miles west) and Camulodunum (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Tiptree
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Anchor Public House, Thurstable School and Tiptree Parish Field. The closest station to Tiptree is Kelvedon station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Birch Castle (3.7 miles north-east) and Anchor Press Museum (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Tiptree include Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tiptree
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Tiptree
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Questions from Tiptree
Is my home in Tiptree listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kelvedon station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Useful tips for Tiptree property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
When to book a survey in Tiptree
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Take a building like St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- When you’ll get the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one