Essex · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Tye Green, Essex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Tye Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Tye Green
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Horham Hall, about 3.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Tye Green goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you let a flat or house near Newport (Essex) station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. For an older house near a landmark like St Paul's Mission Room, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Tye Green is about 4 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We survey roofs in Tye Green and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in CB10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Tye Green include Howlett End (1 mile south), Wimbish Green (1 mile east), Cutlers Green (3 miles south), Thaxted (3 miles south-east) and Great Sampford (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (4 miles north-west), Halstead (14 miles east), Great Dunmow (8 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (8 miles south-west) and Great Notley (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Tye Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Hart Inn. Tye Green’s nearest station is Newport (Essex) station, roughly 4.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Saffron Walden Museum (3.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is West Wood.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Tye Green
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side. Typical surveys look at flashings that have lifted or split and standing water on a flat extension roof, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Tye Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Tye Green (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Tye Green
How do I find out if my home in Tye Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Tye Green?
Yes. Tye Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
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What else we do in Tye Green
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Tye Green, access is often 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.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What affects the price in Tye Green
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Why it is worth a survey now in Tye Green
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, and it will not look closely at the roof. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use. For older village homes like those around Tye Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tye Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.