Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Tiptree
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Tiptree, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Tiptree: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently 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’re frequently asked to look into loose chimney pots and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, across the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Tiptree drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Tiptree (CO5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Parking around Tiptree is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Roof surveys in Tiptree: local notes
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 2.1 miles east lies Layer Marney Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Tiptree has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take an older house close to Church of St Luke: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Kelvedon station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Tiptree is about 5 miles east of Witham, in Essex. We carry out roof surveys in Tiptree for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Tiptree is one of the places in Essex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Surveys in CO5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Church Road, Station Road and Grosvenor Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Tiptree, we cover Windmill Hill (1 mile west), Tiptree Heath (1 mile south-west), Messing (2 miles north), Layer Marney (2 miles north-east) and Feering (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (8 miles north-east), Chelmsford (12 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles north-west), Maldon (7 miles south-west), Witham (5 miles west) and Camulodunum (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Tiptree
In Tiptree, that means homes and buildings near The Anchor Public House, Thurstable School and Tiptree Parish Field. The nearest railway station is Kelvedon station, about 2.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Birch Castle (3.7 miles north-east) and Anchor Press Museum (less than half a mile east). For a walk, there is Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Tiptree
Other services in Tiptree
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Tiptree. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Tiptree questions
I let a flat near Kelvedon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Tiptree listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Why get it checked now?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Homes in smaller places like Tiptree can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Tiptree
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.