Essex · London and the South East
Stisted Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Stisted, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Stisted
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
Pre-purchase roof survey in Stisted: what you get
Older homes frequently have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. 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’re buying. Common reasons to book are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and old water stains in the roof space, on the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys.
For a small place like Stisted, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Stisted (CM77)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Stisted
Also in Stisted
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stisted
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Rotten pegs let tiles slide.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Stisted?
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Old water stains in the loft space
Landlords with a home close to Braintree Freeport station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
Local roofs and buyers in Stisted
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, 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. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of All Saints, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Stisted is about 2 miles east of Braintree, in Essex. Bookings from Stisted are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Stisted is one of the places in Essex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM77 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on The Street, Back Lane and Sarcel or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Stisted include Pattiswick (1 mile east), Bradwell (1 mile south), Perry Green (2 miles south), Lanham Green (2 miles south) and Cressing (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (12 miles east), Chelmsford (12 miles south-west), Maldon (12 miles south), Witham (6 miles south), Camulodunum (11 miles east) and Halstead (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Stisted
In Stisted, that means homes and buildings near Alec Hunter Academy and Onley Arms. Stisted’s nearest station is Braintree Freeport station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Michael's Hospital (3.3 miles west) and Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Stisted: your questions answered
Is my home in Stisted listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Stisted?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Stisted?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Stisted, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.