Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Sibley's Green, Essex
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Sibley's Green, with photos and a written report.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
What happens if roof problems are left?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. In a place like Sibley's Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sibley's Green
We survey let and shared roofs in Sibley's Green and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are missing or loose roof coverings and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
In a village or hamlet like Sibley's Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Sibley's Green (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Sibley's Green
The wider area around Sibley's Green has a long history of building, with Horham Hall about 1.9 miles west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and plenty 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Stansted Airport station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Putteridge High School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Sibley's Green is about 8 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We survey roofs in Sibley's Green and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Essex coverage includes Sibley's Green. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Sibley's Green: Monk Street (1 mile north-west), Duton Hill (1 mile south-west), Bardfield End Green (1 mile north-east), Tilty (2 miles south-west) and Lindsell (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (15 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (8 miles north-west) and Halstead (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Sibley's Green
We work in homes and buildings around Greyhound Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stansted Airport station, about 4.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Little Easton Moat (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Sibley's Green includes West Wood.
Towns and villages near Sibley's Green
Other services in Sibley's Green
What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Sibley's Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it’s 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 phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Ask residents to report damp right away
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
FAQs for Sibley's Green
Is my home in Sibley's Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Sibley's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Sibley's Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.