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Flat roof survey in Aimes Green, Essex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Aimes Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
About our flat roof survey in Aimes Green
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We are frequently asked to look into loose or cracked edge trims and blistering in felt or asphalt, on GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber.
In a village or hamlet like Aimes Green, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Aimes Green (EN9)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys in Aimes Green: local notes
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Forty Hall, about 4.6 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Aimes Green goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Aimes Green is about 2 miles north of Waltham Abbey, in Essex. Aimes Green is one of many places we visit across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London.
We cover every part of the EN9 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Aimes Green, we cover Holyfield (1 mile west), Breach Barns (1 mile south-east), Bumble's Green (2 miles north-east), Lower Nazeing (2 miles north) and Turnford (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (6 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (5 miles south-east), Epping (4 miles east), Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north-east) and Harold Wood (12 miles south-east).
Around Aimes Green
Around Aimes Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Lee Valley Park and the streets around them. Aimes Green’s nearest station is Cheshunt station, about 1.9 miles west. A little further out are Nazeing Glass Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and St. Margaret's Hospital (4.4 miles east). The countryside around Aimes Green includes Lippitts Hill and Cheshunt Lake.
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Aimes Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Aimes Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Aimes Green?
Yes, Aimes Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically 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 are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Aimes Green?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Aimes Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Aimes Green
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
Common roof problems in Aimes Green
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Leaks around rooflights
Landlords with a home close to Cheshunt station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What affects the price in Aimes Green
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.