Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Witham, Essex
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Witham, with photos and a written report.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Witham
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Witham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as Witham United Reformed Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Trees in and around Whet Mead shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Witham is about 6 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. Witham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Witham is one of the places in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM8 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Station Road, Market Lane and Guithavon Rise or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the B1018 and B1389 close by, Witham is simple for us to get to. We also cover Little Braxted (1 mile east), Rivenhall End (2 miles north-east), Rivenhall (2 miles north), Faulkbourne (2 miles north-west) and Silver End (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Colchester (13 miles north-east), Chelmsford (8 miles south-west), Braintree (6 miles north-west), Maldon (5 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south-west) and Rayleigh (15 miles south).
Near you in Witham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Powers Hall Academy, The Crown Inn and Whet Mead. Witham has its own railway station: Witham station. A little further out are Cressing Temple (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Shut Heath Wood.
Landlord roof survey in Witham
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Witham and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where it applies. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away and leaks into upper flats, on flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
Witham mixes older houses, often slate or clay tiled, with newer estates, many of them with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Later houses have their own typical faults, from loose ridge tiles to blocked gutters.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Witham (CM8)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Witham
To price your survey, we look at:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Witham overflow onto walls. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Left alone, both only get worse.
For a price for your roof in Witham, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Witham
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
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The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit in Witham runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Common questions in Witham
Is Witham in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Witham is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
I let a flat near Witham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The written report follows by email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Witham
Letting agents and landlords in Witham book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.