Essex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Crow's Green
We carry out flat roof surveys in Crow's Green and the rest of Essex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Flat roof surveys around Crow's Green
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Crow's Green is about 5 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Crow's Green, we can survey the roof. Our Essex coverage includes Crow's Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CM7. Close by, we survey roofs in Great Saling (1 mile south-east), Bardfield Saling (1 mile north), Great Bardfield (3 miles north), Wethersfield (3 miles north) and Little Bardfield (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (12 miles south), Braintree (5 miles east), Witham (10 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (12 miles north-west), Halstead (8 miles east) and Great Dunmow (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Crow's Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Braintree station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Braintree Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east).
Flat roof survey in Crow's Green
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. Common reasons to book are a sagging deck under the covering and leaks around rooflights, on upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber.
In a village or hamlet like Crow's Green, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
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
- Crow's Green (CM7)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Book a survey every few years
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Crow's Green: your questions answered
Is Crow's Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Crow's Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Crow's Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Crow's Green?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We don’t put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but your report describes the actual condition.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
What we are asked to look at in Crow's Green
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Standing water left after rain
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Cracked or split membrane
- Raised blisters across the surface
For landlords with property near Braintree station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older roofs in small places like Crow's Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. For older village homes like those around Crow's Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crow's Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Crow's Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.