Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Green Tye, Hertfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Green Tye, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Green Tye
We survey roofs for buyers in Green Tye and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us. Typical surveys look at cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and old water stains in the roof space, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
Somewhere as small as Green Tye, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Green Tye (SG10)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Green Tye
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Green Tye
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photos and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
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 to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Green Tye: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Green Tye?
Yes, Green Tye is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Green Tye 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.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Green Tye?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Green Tye, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know 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 is safe.
- 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.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Local roofs and buyers in Green Tye
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Much Hadham Palace lies about 1.3 miles north-west, so building around Green Tye goes back a long way. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Thomas, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. For landlords with property near Bishops Stortford station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Green Tye is about 3 miles south-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We visit Green Tye as part of our work across Hertfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across SG10 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Green Tye include Hadham Cross (1 mile west), Much Hadham (1 mile north-west), Nether Street (2 miles south-west), Hadham Ford (2 miles north) and Widford (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Stevenage (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (3 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles west), Hoddesdon (8 miles south-west), Cheshunt (11 miles south-west) and Hatfield (15 miles west).
Around Green Tye
For rail, the closest station is Bishops Stortford station, about 3.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Herts and Essex Hospital (3.6 miles north-east) and Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (0.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Thorley Wash nature reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so we check each one closely. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.