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Landlord roof survey in West Mersea, Essex
Landlord roof surveys across West Mersea, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
About our landlord roof survey in West Mersea
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. Common reasons to book are damp or stains in top-floor flats and cracked or lifting flashings, across gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses.
Around West Mersea, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- West Mersea (CO5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a smaller place like West Mersea, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
FAQs for West Mersea
Is the coastal weather around West Mersea hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Will you come out to West Mersea?
Yes, West Mersea is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I book a survey in West Mersea?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. 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.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in West Mersea
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the survey won’t cover
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in West Mersea
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
Also near West Mersea
Other services in West Mersea
What a landlord roof survey looks like in West Mersea
West Mersea lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Mersea Island School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
West Mersea is about 8 miles south of Colchester, in Essex. In West Mersea, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Essex, we cover West Mersea and the places around it. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CO5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street North, High Street and Church Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. West Mersea sits on or near the B1025. We also cover the places around West Mersea: Barrow Hill (1 mile north-east), East Mersea (3 miles east), Peldon (3 miles north-west), Little Wigborough (3 miles north-west) and Great Wigborough (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (8 miles north), Clacton-on-Sea (10 miles east), Maldon (11 miles west), Witham (12 miles west), Camulodunum (8 miles north) and Heybridge (10 miles west).
Around West Mersea
We work in homes and buildings around White Hart pub, among other places. Open spaces near West Mersea include Ray Island.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.