Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Broad Green, Essex
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broad Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Pools of water lying on the roof
What happens if roof problems are left?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. Older cottages and farmhouses around Broad Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Flat roof survey in Broad Green
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for 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. Common reasons to book are outlets that hold water back and gaps at upstands and abutments, on felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets.
Somewhere as small as Broad Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Broad Green (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Broad Green, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Broad Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Broad Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Broad Green is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broad Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
A precise figure isn’t something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Places near Broad Green
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When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Note where water lies after a downpour
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Local flat roofs in Broad Green
Historic houses such as Layer Marney Tower, about 4.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Broad Green goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is 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. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Take a building like Honywood Community Science School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Broad Green is about 6 miles south-east of Halstead, in Essex. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broad Green. Our Essex coverage includes Broad Green. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in CO6 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Broad Green, we cover Surrex (1 mile west), Skye Green (1 mile south-west), Little Tey (1 mile east), Stocks Green (1 mile south) and Marks Tey (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (7 miles east), Chelmsford (14 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (7 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (6 miles east).
Around Broad Green
Around Broad Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kings Arms and the streets around them. Broad Green’s nearest station is Marks Tey station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Birch Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Broad Green includes Iron Latch.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Broad Green?
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
If you own a rental within reach of Marks Tey station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?