Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Little Tey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Little Tey, with photos and a clear written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
About our roof survey in Little Tey
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and cracked mortar along the ridge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Little Tey may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Little Tey (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Little Tey
The wider area around Little Tey has a long history of building, with Layer Marney Tower about 4.4 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Honywood Community Science School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Marks Tey station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Little Tey is about 6 miles south-east of Halstead, in Essex. Little Tey is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Essex coverage includes Little Tey. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in CO6 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Church Lane, Coggeshall Road and Great Tey Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Little Tey, we cover Broad Green (1 mile west), Marks Tey (1 mile east), Skye Green (1 mile south-west), Surrex (1 mile west) and Stocks Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (6 miles east), Chelmsford (15 miles south-west), Braintree (8 miles west), Maldon (11 miles south), Witham (7 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (5 miles east).
Around Little Tey
Around Little Tey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Marks Tey station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Birch Castle (3.9 miles south-east) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (3.3 miles west). Not far away are Iron Latch.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Little Tey, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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FAQs for Little Tey
I let a flat near Marks Tey station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Little Tey is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How do I book a survey in Little Tey?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about past leaks
- Photograph stains when they appear
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Little Tey
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St James, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What affects the cost of roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
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.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.