Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Aldham
Roof surveys across Aldham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Roof survey in Aldham: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey natural slate, flat roofs and the roof space, and people most frequently book us about leaning or weathered chimney stacks and worn or blocked valleys.
In a small place like Aldham, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
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.
- Place
- Aldham (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Aldham
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Aldham. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What else we do in Aldham
When to book a survey in Aldham
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is frequently mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What happens if roof problems are left?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Older cottages and farmhouses around Aldham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Aldham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Aldham
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you own a rental within reach of Marks Tey station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Holy Trinity CofE Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Aldham is about 5 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. Aldham is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Essex, we cover Aldham. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Here we cover the CO6 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Green Lane, Hardings Close and Church Grove or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Aldham, we cover Copford (1 mile south-east), Marks Tey (2 miles south-west), Little Tey (2 miles south-west), Mulberry Green (2 miles south) and Easthorpe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (5 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (9 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles east) and Halstead (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Aldham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Queen's Head Public House. The nearest railway station is Marks Tey station, about 1.2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Birch Castle (4.1 miles south) and Essex County Hospital (4.4 miles east). The countryside around Aldham includes Iron Latch.
Your questions about roof surveys in Aldham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Marks Tey station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Aldham?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.