Essex · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Tilty, Essex
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tilty. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Old water stains in the roof space
Pre-purchase roof survey in Tilty: what you get
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’re worried about old water stains in the roof space and loose pots and cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and valleys and the roof space alike.
Some older homes in villages like Tilty are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Tilty (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Tilty?
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Horham Hall lies about 2 miles north, so building around Tilty goes back a long way. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Tilty
The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport comes within about 2 miles of Tilty. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Stansted Airport station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Tilty is about 3 miles north-west of Great Dunmow, in Essex. We visit Tilty as part of our work across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Tilty is one of the places in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in CM6 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Tilty: Duton Hill (1 mile north-east), Great Easton (1 mile south-east), Chickney (1 mile west), Sibley's Green (2 miles north-east) and Monk Street (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (14 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (8 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Around Tilty
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rising Sun Public House and the streets around them. Tilty’s nearest station is Stansted Airport station, about 3.2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Little Easton Moat (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Tilty include West Wood.
Questions from Tilty
How do I find out if my home in Tilty is listed?
We cannot 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Tilty?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It normally takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits 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. Around Tilty, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Tilty
To price your survey, we check:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Tilty, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Why get it checked now?
Plenty of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Older and listed buildings around Tilty may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Tilty, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.