Essex · London and the South East
Matching Tye Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Matching Tye from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Outbuildings and barns around Matching Tye are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Matching Tye
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Roof survey in Matching Tye
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Matching Tye, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Matching Tye (CM17)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Matching Tye
Will you come out to Matching Tye?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Matching Tye listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
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.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
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 we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What a roof survey looks like in Matching Tye
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Barrington Hall, about 4.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Matching Tye goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Trees in and around Gibberd Garden shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Harlow Mill station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Matching Tye is about 3 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. We visit Matching Tye as part of our work across Essex. Across Essex, we cover Matching Tye and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across the CM17 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Rainbow Road and Harlow Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Matching Tye include Matching (1 mile north-east), Housham Tye (1 mile west), Loyter's Green (1 mile south), Newman's End (1 mile north) and Magdalen Laver (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (13 miles east), Harlow (3 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (10 miles south-west).
Around Matching Tye
We work in homes and buildings around Gibberd Garden and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harlow Mill station, roughly 2.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Harlow Mill (2.9 miles west) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Let us know about past leaks
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Matching Tye needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Matching Tye
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
What affects the cost of roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.