Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Broomfield, Essex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Broomfield. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to Broomfield is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
How a flat roof survey works in Broomfield
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. Common reasons to book are signs of deflection in the roof deck and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, across felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt.
Around a smaller place like Broomfield, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Broomfield (CM1, CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Broomfield: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Broomfield is listed?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Broomfield?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Broomfield as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Broomfield
The wider area around Broomfield has a long history of building, with Hylands about 4.5 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Beaulieu Park station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a building such as Chelmer Valley High School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Shop and office owners around Bond Street Chelmsford may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Broomfield is about 2 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. Whether the building in Broomfield is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Essex.
Here we cover the CM1 and CM3 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Mandeville Way, Court Road and Gernon Close, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Broomfield, we cover Little Waltham (1 mile north), Minnow End (1 mile north), Breeds (1 mile north-west), Patching (2 miles south) and Great Waltham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basildon (14 miles south), Braintree (9 miles north-east), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles east) and Billericay (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Broomfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Kings Arms Inn and Broomfield Primary School, among other places. Broomfield’s nearest station is Beaulieu Park station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Broomfield Hospital (less than half a mile north-west) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Broomfield includes Little Waltham Meadows.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Broomfield
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Useful tips for Broomfield property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
Surveys for landlords and agents in Broomfield
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.