Essex · London and the South East
Aythorpe Roding Flat Roof Survey
We carry out flat roof surveys in Aythorpe Roding and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Cracked or split membrane
- Pools of water lying on the roof
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
About our flat roof survey in Aythorpe Roding
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and cracks in the covering and leaks around rooflights.
Older buildings in small places like Aythorpe Roding may be 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Aythorpe Roding (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Aythorpe Roding needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
For a price for flat roof surveys in Aythorpe Roding, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
What a flat roof survey looks like in Aythorpe Roding
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Barrington Hall, about 2.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Aythorpe Roding goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Aythorpe Roding is about 5 miles south-west of Great Dunmow, in Essex. In Aythorpe Roding, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CM6 postcode area for flat roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Drury Lane and Dunmow Road. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Hatfield Broad Oak (2 miles north-west), Hellman's Cross (2 miles north), Puttock's End (3 miles north), Hope End Green (3 miles north) and Ardley End (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (8 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south), Billericay (14 miles south-east) and Witham (14 miles east).
Near you in Aythorpe Roding
Typical jobs here are in homes near Axe And Compasses Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (4.4 miles south). The countryside around Aythorpe Roding includes Portingbury Hills.
FAQs for Aythorpe Roding
Do you carry out roof surveys in Aythorpe Roding?
Yes, Aythorpe Roding is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Aythorpe Roding as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Aythorpe Roding?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you go up onto the 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.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof normally takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
What we are asked to look at in Aythorpe Roding
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It usually comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Standing water left after rain
Anyone responsible for a site like Rodings Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report