Essex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Bradfield
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Bradfield, with photos and a clear written report.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Upstands pulling away from walls
FAQs for Bradfield
Will you come out to Bradfield?
Yes, Bradfield is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Bradfield?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Bradfield is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
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.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Flat roof survey in Bradfield
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photos of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed standing water left after rain and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Bradfield, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Bradfield (CO11)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Bradfield
Flat roofs frequently get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Leaks around rooflights
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Cracked or split membrane
If you look after a building such as Bradfield Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey won’t cover
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bradfield
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Why get it checked now?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Older cottages and farmhouses around Bradfield can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Bradfield
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bradfield
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
Flat and commercial roofs around Bradfield
Bradfield is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you let a flat or house near Mistley station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Lawrence, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Bradfield is about 6 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. Roofs in Bradfield get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Across Essex, we cover Bradfield. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across the CO11 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include The Street, Station Road and Wix Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Bradfield include Bradfield Heath (1 mile south-west), Wix (2 miles south-east), Wix Green (2 miles south-east) and Wrabness (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (10 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (9 miles south), Harwich (6 miles east), Camulodunum (11 miles west), Greenstead (8 miles west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Bradfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Village Maid pub. The nearest railway station is Mistley station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. For a walk, there’s Wrabness Nature Reserve and Alton Water.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Bradfield
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Towns and villages near Bradfield
What else we do in Bradfield
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around Bradfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.