Essex · London and the South East
Ashdon Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Ashdon, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- A sagging deck under the covering
Flat roof survey in Ashdon
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. If you’ve noticed blistering in felt or asphalt and cracked or split membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Ashdon are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Ashdon (CB10)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small split in a flat roof is normally a modest job when it is found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. Older and listed buildings around Ashdon may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Ashdon
The wider area around Ashdon has a long history of building, with Audley End House about 4.7 miles south-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ashdon Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Ashdon is about 4 miles north-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We survey roofs in Ashdon and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CB10. Local streets include Dorvis Lane, Carters Croft and Radwinter Road. If you are just outside Ashdon, we cover Steventon End (1 mile east), Church End (1 mile south-west) and The Common (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Saffron Walden (4 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (12 miles south-west), Elsenham (10 miles south), Sible Hedingham (13 miles south-east) and Church End (12 miles south).
Around Ashdon
Around Ashdon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rose And Crown Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Saffron Walden Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Castle Camps (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Ashdon include Hales and Shadwell Woods and Rivey Hill.
Nearby places to Ashdon
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What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Ashdon, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop 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.
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For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Ashdon
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Ashdon, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
FAQs for Ashdon
How do I find out if my home in Ashdon is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ashdon?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Ashdon is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is looked at. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.