Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Crow Green, Essex
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Crow Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Standing water left after rain
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
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.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crow Green
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. Common reasons to book are standing water left after rain and loose or cracked edge trims, on upstands and outlets, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass.
Some older homes in villages like Crow 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Crow Green (CM15)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Crow Green needs a little journey planning: 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 is safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Prices for flat roof surveys in Crow Green
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- 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 drop us an email whenever suits you.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Crow Green
Do you cover smaller places like Crow Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover Crow Green?
Yes, Crow Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but your report describes the actual condition.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Crow Green
The wider area around Crow Green has a long history of building, with Ingatestone Hall about 4.4 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Trinity Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Anyone responsible for a site like Larchwood Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Crow Green is about 2 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. Roofs in Crow Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Crow Green is one of the places in Essex where we work for flat roof surveys. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM15 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Pilgrims Hatch (1 mile south), Doddinghurst Common (1 mile north-west), Bentley (1 mile west), Kelvedon Hatch (1 mile north-west) and Coxtie Green (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (10 miles north-east), Basildon (9 miles south-east), Harlow (11 miles north-west), Canvey Island (15 miles south-east), Billericay (6 miles east) and Rayleigh (14 miles east).
What’s near Crow Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Becket Keys Church of England School, Sawyers Hall College and Weald Country Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shenfield station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Brentwood Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Thorndon Park.
Why act early in Crow Green
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Older and listed buildings around Crow Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Crow Green
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
For landlords with property near Shenfield station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you will get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What follow-up you get after the report