Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Loyter's Green, Essex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Loyter's Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in Loyter's Green
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey the roof space, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
Some older homes in villages like Loyter's Green are 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Loyter's Green (CM17)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Loyter's Green
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at. We note any lean or loose pots.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That is why we check them closely.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Loyter's Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Loyter's Green
I let a flat near Harlow Mill station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Loyter's Green?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Signs you need a roof survey in Loyter's Green
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
If you own a rental within reach of Harlow Mill station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
What a roof survey looks like in Loyter's Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Loyter's Green is about 3 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Loyter's Green, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Loyter's Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Roof surveys in CM17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Matching Tye (1 mile north), Housham Tye (1 mile north-west), Matching (1 mile north), Magdalen Laver (1 mile south) and Newman's End (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles east), Harlow (3 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south-east), Loughton (10 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (10 miles south-west).
Around Loyter's Green
For rail, the closest station is Harlow Mill station, roughly 3 miles north-west. A little further out are Princess Alexandra Hospital (4.6 miles west) and Harlow Mill (3.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Loyter's Green include Sawbridgeworth Marsh.