Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Tilty
Independent roof surveys in Tilty. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Tilty homes and their roofs
Tilty is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. About 2 miles north lies Horham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Tilty has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Stansted Airport station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Tilty is about 3 miles north-west of Great Dunmow, in Essex. Roofs in Tilty get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Tilty is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Roof surveys in CM6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Duton Hill (1 mile north-east), Great Easton (1 mile south-east), Chickney (1 mile west), Sibley's Green (2 miles north-east) and Monk Street (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (8 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Tilty
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Rising Sun Public House, among other places. The closest station to Tilty is Stansted Airport station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Little Easton Moat (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Tilty include West Wood.
About our roof survey in Tilty
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey lead flashings, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Older buildings in small places like Tilty may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Tilty (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Tilty
I let a flat near Stansted Airport station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Tilty?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Tilty is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Tilty
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tilty
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Tilty. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like Tilty needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Tilty
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.