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Roof survey in Staple Tye, Essex
Roof surveys in Staple Tye and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
How a roof survey works in Staple Tye
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and abutments and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Staple Tye, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Staple Tye (CM18, CM19)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
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Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Keep the report with your property records
- Let us know about past leaks
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.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Questions from Staple Tye
How do I find out if my home in Staple Tye 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 survey roofs for landlords with property near Harlow Town station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Staple Tye?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
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 an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Being in a smaller place like Staple Tye does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Common roof problems in Staple Tye
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If you own a rental within reach of Harlow Town station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is frequently been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. Around Staple Tye, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Local roofs in Staple Tye
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you live in an older home near St James with St Luke, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Trees in and around Hawkenbury Meadow shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Staple Tye is about 1 mile south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Roofs in Staple Tye get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. We cover towns and villages across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CM18 and CM19 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Echo Lane, Perry Road and Penlow Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Staple Tye include the A1169, which makes travel easy. We also cover Great Parndon (1 mile north-west), Jack's Hatch (1 mile south-west), Tylerscross (1 mile west), Little Parndon (2 miles north) and Broadley Common (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (6 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (14 miles north-east), Epping (4 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Staple Tye
We work in homes and buildings around Hawkenbury Meadow, Brays Grove and Drinker Moth pub, among other places. The closest station to Staple Tye is Harlow Town station, about 2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Staple Tye include Hunsdon Mead.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.