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Landlord Roof Survey in Tolleshunt Major
Landlord roof surveys around Tolleshunt Major, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Useful tips for Tolleshunt Major property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
About our landlord roof survey in Tolleshunt Major
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. If you’re worried about worn ridges, hips and verges and ponding or splits on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Tolleshunt Major 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Tolleshunt Major (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tolleshunt Major: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Tolleshunt Major is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Tolleshunt Major?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you need access to all the flats?
Sometimes, yes. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
When to book a survey in Tolleshunt Major
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
The streets around a church like Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long the report takes to arrive
Towns and villages near Tolleshunt Major
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Landlord roof surveys in Tolleshunt Major: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Tolleshunt Major, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Historic houses such as Layer Marney Tower, about 4.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Tolleshunt Major goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Tolleshunt Major is about 4 miles north-east of Maldon, in Essex. Surveys in Tolleshunt Major work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our Essex coverage includes Tolleshunt Major and the places around it. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CM9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as Beckingham Street, Bakers Lane and Witham Road. If you are just outside Tolleshunt Major, we cover Little Totham (1 mile north-west), Goldhanger (1 mile south), Tolleshunt D'Arcy (2 miles east), Totham Hill (2 miles west) and Oxley Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (11 miles north-east), Chelmsford (12 miles west), Braintree (11 miles north-west), Maldon (4 miles south-west), Rayleigh (14 miles south-west) and Witham (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Tolleshunt Major
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan pub. Nearby you will also find Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (1.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Chigborough Lakes.
What affects the price in Tolleshunt Major
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like Tolleshunt Major needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Tolleshunt Major, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.