Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Bradwell, Essex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Bradwell. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
About our flat roof survey in Bradwell
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. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass, and people most often book us about leaks around rooflights and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall.
In a small place like Bradwell, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
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
- Bradwell (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Bradwell
What else we do in Bradwell
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Why act early in Bradwell
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Around Bradwell, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Bradwell
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Bradwell
Is Bradwell within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Bradwell listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Bradwell
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Local flat roofs in Bradwell
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Braintree Freeport station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you look after a building such as Alec Hunter Academy, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Bradwell is about 3 miles east of Braintree, in Essex. Anywhere in Bradwell, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CM77 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Church Road and Rectory Meadow, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Bradwell: Perry Green (1 mile south), Lanham Green (1 mile south-west), Pattiswick (1 mile north-east), Stisted (1 mile north) and Cressing (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (12 miles east), Chelmsford (11 miles south-west), Braintree (3 miles west), Maldon (11 miles south), Witham (5 miles south) and Camulodunum (11 miles east).
Near you in Bradwell
Around Bradwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Dolphin Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Braintree Freeport station, roughly 2.3 miles west. A little further out are Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.2 miles east) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Bradwell include Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Bradwell, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Bradwell, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.