Essex · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Curling Tye Green, Essex
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Curling Tye Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Curling Tye Green
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp timbers or stains in the loft and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Curling Tye Green may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Curling Tye Green (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Curling Tye Green
Curling Tye Green is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. With Danbury Place about 3.8 miles west, the area around Curling Tye Green has a long history. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Curling Tye Green is about 2 miles west of Maldon, in Essex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Curling Tye Green and nearby. Curling Tye Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM9 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Manor Road and Curling Tye Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Curling Tye Green include Woodham Walter (1 mile west), Langford (2 miles north-east), Ulting (2 miles north-west), Woodham Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Maldon (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (15 miles north-east), Chelmsford (7 miles west), Basildon (14 miles south-west), Braintree (11 miles north), Canvey Island (15 miles south) and Billericay (12 miles south-west).
What’s near Curling Tye Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Cats pub and Plume Library and the streets around them. Curling Tye Green’s nearest station is Hatfield Peverel station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west. Green spaces nearby include Maldon Wick.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
What we’re asked to look at in Curling Tye Green
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
If you own a rental within reach of Hatfield Peverel station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey will not cover
FAQs for Curling Tye Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Curling Tye Green?
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.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Curling Tye Green, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Curling Tye Green is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
How long does the survey visit take?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you work in Curling Tye Green?
Yes. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Curling Tye Green, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Why act early in Curling Tye Green
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you’re tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. Around Curling Tye Green, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a small place like Curling Tye Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: 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.