Essex · London and the South East
Totham Hill Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Totham Hill, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Totham Hill often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Totham Hill, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Landlord roof survey in Totham Hill: what you get
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told in advance. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We’re frequently asked to look into slipped or missing slates and tiles and chimney stacks in poor repair, across shared roofs, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Some older homes in villages like Totham Hill 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.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Totham Hill (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Older and listed buildings around Totham Hill may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Totham Hill
- An independent look at the roof
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Totham Hill questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Totham Hill?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Will you come out to Totham Hill?
Yes. Totham Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Landlord roof surveys around Totham Hill
Totham Hill is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. With Layer Marney Tower about 4.9 miles north-east, Totham Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Witham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Totham Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Witham, in Essex. Wherever you are in Totham Hill, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Essex. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
All of CM9 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Totham (1 mile east), Tolleshunt Major (2 miles east), Goldhanger (3 miles south-east), Oxley Green (3 miles east) and Tolleshunt Knights (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (11 miles north-east), Chelmsford (10 miles west), Braintree (10 miles north-west), Maldon (4 miles south), Rayleigh (14 miles south) and Witham (4 miles north-west).
Around Totham Hill
We work in homes and buildings around The Bull Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Witham station, about 3.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Shut Heath Wood.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Totham Hill?
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Anyone responsible for a site like Great Totham Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you will need to arrange it.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.