Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Little Totham, Essex
Roof surveys in Little Totham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Little Totham
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We are often asked to look into loose ridge or hip tiles and worn or blocked valleys, on natural slate, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Little Totham (CM9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
Surveys for landlords and agents in Little Totham
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
FAQs for Little Totham
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Little Totham?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I find out if my home in Little Totham is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Also near Little Totham
What else we do in Little Totham
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Keep the report with your property records
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
What a roof survey looks like in Little Totham
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Little Totham, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Witham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Layer Marney Tower lies about 4.1 miles north-east, so building around Little Totham goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Little Totham is about 4 miles north-east of Maldon, in Essex. We survey roofs in Little Totham and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in CM9 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include The Street, Sawyer's Road and Bakers Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Little Totham, we cover Tolleshunt Major (1 mile south-east), Totham Hill (1 mile west), Oxley Green (2 miles north-east), Goldhanger (2 miles south) and Tolleshunt Knights (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (10 miles north-east), Chelmsford (11 miles west), Braintree (11 miles north-west), Maldon (4 miles south-west), Rayleigh (14 miles south-west) and Witham (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Little Totham
In Little Totham, that means homes and buildings near The Swan pub. Little Totham’s nearest station is Witham station, about 4.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. For older village homes like those around Little Totham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Little Totham, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.