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Roof survey in Latchingdon, Essex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Latchingdon, with photographs and a written report.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Latchingdon
Our roof surveys cover Latchingdon and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most frequently book us about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
In a small place like Latchingdon, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Latchingdon (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. For older village homes like those around Latchingdon, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Latchingdon can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Latchingdon: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Althorne station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Is Latchingdon within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How long does a roof survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Useful tips for Latchingdon property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
- Keep the report with your property records
- Stay off ladders and the roof
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Latchingdon
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Other services in Latchingdon
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Latchingdon
Latchingdon is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Althorne station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Latchingdon is about 4 miles south-east of Maldon, in Essex. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Latchingdon. Our area takes in places right across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We survey roofs across CM3 for roof surveys. We cover properties on The Street, Buchanan Way and Snoreham Gardens. We also cover the places around Latchingdon: Mundon (2 miles north-west), Althorne (2 miles south-east), Maylandsea (2 miles north-east), Mayland (2 miles north-east) and Ostend (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (11 miles north-west), Basildon (13 miles south-west), Maldon (4 miles north-west), Canvey Island (12 miles south-west), Billericay (13 miles west) and Rayleigh (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Latchingdon
Around Latchingdon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Lion Public House. For rail, the closest station is Althorne station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Blue House Farm.