Essex · London and the South East
Sibley's Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Sibley's Green and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Old water stains in the roof space
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sibley's Green: what you get
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and damp timbers or stains in the loft.
Being in a small place like Sibley's Green makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Sibley's Green (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sibley's Green
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Sibley's Green
Is my home in Sibley's Green listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Sibley's Green?
Yes, Sibley's Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re 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 applicable.
Towns and villages near Sibley's Green
Other services in Sibley's Green
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sibley's Green
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Buying a home or a new roof in Sibley's Green
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Horham Hall, about 1.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Sibley's Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Stansted Airport station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Sibley's Green is about 8 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Sibley's Green can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Sibley's Green is one of the places in Essex we cover. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in CM6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include 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). Further out, 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).
Around Sibley's Green
Around Sibley's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Greyhound Public House. The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, about 4.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Sibley's Green include West Wood.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Sibley's Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Let us know your exchange date when booking
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
Roof by roof
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.
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked.