Essex · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Staple Tye, Essex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Staple Tye. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Staple Tye
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blistered or split felt on a flat roof and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes.
Smaller places like Staple Tye often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in Staple Tye or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Staple Tye (CM18, CM19)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Staple Tye
Also in Staple Tye
Staple Tye 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St James with St Luke, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Staple Tye is about 1 mile south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Wherever you are in Staple Tye, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the CM18 and CM19 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Echo Lane, Perry Road and Penlow Road. Main roads around Staple Tye include the A1169, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Staple Tye: Great Parndon (1 mile north-west), Jack's Hatch (1 mile south-west), Tylerscross (1 mile west), Little Parndon (2 miles north) and Broadley Common (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (6 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (14 miles north-east), Epping (4 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (11 miles north-east).
Around Staple Tye
We work in homes and buildings around Hawkenbury Meadow, Brays Grove and Drinker Moth pub. The nearest railway station is Harlow Town station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hunsdon Mead.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a smaller place like Staple Tye, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Staple Tye questions
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Staple Tye worth including?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when booking. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Do you cover smaller places like Staple Tye?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack.
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. We look at outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Common roof problems in Staple Tye
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
For landlords with property near Harlow Town station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Why get it checked now?
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Around Staple Tye, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
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.
Why book us in Staple Tye
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Staple Tye. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.