Essex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Bannister Green
Flat roof surveys around Bannister Green, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
What affects the price in Bannister Green
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
About our flat roof survey in Bannister Green
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or cracked edge trims and a sagging deck under the covering.
In a small place like Bannister Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Bannister Green (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Bannister Green
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Felsted Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Landlords with a home close to Braintree station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Bannister Green is about 4 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. We visit Bannister Green as part of our work across Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across CM6 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Stevens Lane, Cressages Close and Burnstie Road. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Watch House Green (1 mile north-west), Felsted (1 mile west), Causeway End (1 mile south-west), Blake End (1 mile north) and Willows Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles south), Braintree (4 miles east), Maldon (13 miles south-east), Witham (8 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (15 miles north-west) and Halstead (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Bannister Green
Around Bannister Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Three Horseshoes pub, among other places. The closest station to Bannister Green is Braintree station, roughly 4.1 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Braintree Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
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Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys typically lasts longer.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
Common questions in Bannister Green
Is Bannister Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Bannister Green in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Bannister Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, like old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a close look.
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are typically where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Bannister Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go 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.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.