Essex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Bentfield Green
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Bentfield Green and the rest of Essex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bentfield Green
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed cracked or split membrane and loose or cracked edge trims, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Bentfield Green are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Bentfield Green (CM24, CM22, CM23)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Bentfield Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What a flat roof survey looks like in Bentfield Green
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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bentfield Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Evangelist, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Bentfield Green is about 1 mile north-west of Stansted Mountfitchet, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bentfield Green can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Essex, we cover Bentfield Green and the places around it. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CM24, CM22 and CM23 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Clarence Road, Bentfield Road and Rainsford Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Stansted Mountfitchet (1 mile south-east), Manuden (1 mile north-west), Farnham (2 miles west), Mount Pleasant (2 miles north-west) and Uppend (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Harlow (10 miles south), Saffron Walden (8 miles north), Great Dunmow (8 miles east), Epping (15 miles south), Great Notley (15 miles east) and Newhall (10 miles south).
Around Bentfield Green
In Bentfield Green, that means homes and buildings near Bell And Feathers Inn and Forest Hall School. For rail, the closest station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Moated mound (3.5 miles south-west) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (0.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
What we’re asked to look at in Bentfield Green
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Outlets that hold water back
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
For landlords with property near Stansted Mountfitchet station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Prices for flat roof surveys in Bentfield Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Common questions in Bentfield Green
Is my home in Bentfield Green listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Bentfield Green?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
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Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys typically lasts longer.