Essex · London and the South East
Burton End Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Burton End, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Burton End questions
How do I find out if my home in Burton End is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Burton End?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you work in Burton End?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Burton End.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How do I book a survey in Burton End?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Flat roof survey in Burton End: what you get
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We’re often asked to look into damaged trims at the roof edge and signs of deflection in the roof deck, across EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets.
Older buildings in small places like Burton End may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Burton End (CM24)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
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, while there’s still time to plan the work. In a place like Burton End, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Burton End
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Burton End
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Burton End, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Places near Burton End
Other services in Burton End
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
When to book a survey in Burton End
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
If you live in an older home near St Mary the Virgin's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- When you’ll get the report
Local flat roofs in Burton End
About 4.3 miles south lies Barrington Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Burton End has been built on. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Within a mile and a half or so of Burton End there are several hotels. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
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. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Burton End means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Burton End is about 3 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. In Burton End, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Essex, we cover Burton End and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in CM24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Start Hill (2 miles south), Takeley Street (2 miles south-east), Bedlar's Green (2 miles south), Takeley (3 miles south-east) and Molehill Green (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (15 miles east), Harlow (10 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (9 miles north), Great Dunmow (6 miles east), Epping (14 miles south) and Great Notley (14 miles east).
Near you in Burton End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School and Dog And Duck Inn, among other places. The closest station to Burton End is Stansted Mountfitchet station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include House On The Hill Toy Museum (0.8 miles north-west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.