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Landlord roof survey in Ulting, Essex
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Ulting? You can book a landlord roof survey in Ulting and across Essex.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
How a landlord roof survey works in Ulting
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told in advance. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are choked outlets and gutters and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
Older buildings in small places like Ulting may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Ulting (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ulting
Landlords and agents in Ulting book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
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Questions from Ulting
How do I find out if my home in Ulting is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hatfield Peverel station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Ulting?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What happens on the day
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 an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Ulting, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Ulting, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We go into the loft where it is safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Ulting
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Ulting homes and their roofs
Ulting is within about 5 miles of the coast, 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. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Hatfield Peverel station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. With Danbury Place about 3.5 miles south-west, the area around Ulting has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Ulting is about 3 miles north-west of Maldon, in Essex. If you are in Ulting, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Essex coverage includes Ulting and the places around it.
We survey roofs across CM9 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Nounsley (1 mile north), Woodham Walter (1 mile south), Curling Tye Green (2 miles south-east), Langford (2 miles east) and Woodham Mortimer (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (5 miles west), Basildon (14 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles north), Maldon (3 miles south-east), Billericay (12 miles south-west) and Rayleigh (11 miles south).
Around Ulting
Around Ulting, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Sportsmans Arms. The nearest railway station is Hatfield Peverel station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Priory Hospital (5.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves.