Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Chatham Green, Essex
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Chatham Green? We carry out flat roof surveys in Chatham Green and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks around rooflights
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chatham Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chatham Green
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. 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 are frequently asked to look into outlets choked with leaves and silt and signs of deflection in the roof deck, on GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber.
Some older homes in villages like Chatham Green are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Chatham Green (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Chatham Green
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you own a rental within reach of Beaulieu Park station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Chatham Green is about 5 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Chatham Green as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in CM3 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Little Leighs (1 mile north-east), Howe Street (1 mile south-west), Hartford End (2 miles north-west), Willows Green (2 miles north) and Ford End (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (5 miles south), Braintree (6 miles north-east), Brentwood (15 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles south) and Witham (6 miles east).
What’s near Chatham Green
For rail, the closest station is Beaulieu Park station, about 4.1 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Broomfield Hospital (2.9 miles south). Not far away are Sandylay and Moat Woods.
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What else we do in Chatham Green
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Chatham Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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 is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chatham Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. We look closely at each of those details.
Chatham Green: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chatham Green?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Chatham Green is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Chatham Green?
Yes, Chatham Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It frequently means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Chatham Green
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: 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.
We are often asked to look at:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Upstands pulling away from walls
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St John the Evangelist, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you will get the report
- What happens after the report arrives