Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Epping Green, Essex
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Epping Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Flat roof survey in Epping Green
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass, and people most often book us about loose or cracked edge trims and water getting in at rooflights.
In a small place like Epping Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Epping Green (CM16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Epping Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is 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 photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Local flat roofs in Epping Green
Hill Hall, about 4.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Epping Green. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Epping Upland CofE Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Landlords with a home close to Roydon station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Epping Green is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Wherever you are in Epping Green, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Across Essex, we cover Epping Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across CM16 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Elm Close, Epping Road and Green Close. We also cover the places around Epping Green: Epping Upland (1 mile south-east), Jack's Hatch (1 mile north), Broadley Common (1 mile north-west), Nazeing (2 miles north-west) and Bumble's Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Loughton (6 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south-west), Stansted Mountfitchet (13 miles north-east) and Harold Wood (11 miles south-east).
Around Epping Green
We work in homes and buildings around Nazeing Triangle, The Cock and Magpie pub and Stewards School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Roydon station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Harlow Mill (4.8 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Cheshunt Lake and Gernon Bushes.
Useful tips for Epping Green property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Epping Green
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Epping Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Epping Green?
Yes. Epping Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Epping Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that is safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What we are asked to look at in Epping Green
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is usually one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.