Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Tilty, Essex
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Tilty from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Flashings that have come away
How a landlord roof survey works in Tilty
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We’re often asked to look into parapets and upstands in poor repair and choked outlets and gutters, across rented houses, gutters and downpipes and converted houses.
In a village or hamlet like Tilty, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Tilty (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Tilty
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
If you own a rental within reach of Stansted Airport station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
Tilty homes and their roofs
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Horham Hall, about 2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tilty. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Tilty is about 3 miles north-west of Great Dunmow, in Essex. We survey roofs in Tilty and the rest of Essex. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across CM6 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Duton Hill (1 mile north-east), Great Easton (1 mile south-east), Chickney (1 mile west), Sibley's Green (2 miles north-east) and Monk Street (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (14 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (8 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Near you in Tilty
Around Tilty, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rising Sun Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Tilty is Stansted Airport station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Little Easton Moat (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Wood.
How we price landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Tilty, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Tilty, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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 be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Questions from Tilty
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Stansted Airport station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tilty?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Is Tilty in your area?
Yes. We cover Tilty and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tilty
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
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.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- File each roof report for future reference
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.