Essex · London and the South East
Coopersale Flat Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Coopersale from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Flat roof survey in Coopersale
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and pools of water lying on the roof, across upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt.
Older buildings in small places like Coopersale may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Coopersale (CM16)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Flat roofs cannot typically be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Coopersale can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Coopersale
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Coopersale needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. 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.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- 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.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What a flat roof survey looks like in Coopersale
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Hill Hall, about 2.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Coopersale. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Alban's Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you look after a building like St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Coopersale is about 5 miles south of Harlow, in Essex. Coopersale is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
All of CM16 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Institute Road, St Alban's Road and Laburnum Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Thornwood Common (1 mile north), North Weald Bassett (2 miles north-east), Hastingwood (3 miles north), Bush Fair (4 miles north) and Foster Street (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles east), Harlow (5 miles north), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles south-east), Loughton (5 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (5 miles west).
What’s near Coopersale
In Coopersale, that means homes and buildings near Roughtalley's Wood and Garnon Bushes pub. Well-known places in the area include Epping Signalling Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and St. Margaret's Hospital (0.5 miles west). The countryside around Coopersale includes Gernon Bushes.
Towns and villages near Coopersale
What else we do in Coopersale
How we price flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is 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.
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photographs.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Coopersale
Will you come out to Coopersale?
Yes. Coopersale is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Coopersale?
Yes, Coopersale is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
A precise figure is not something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.