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Flat roof survey in Faulkbourne, Essex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Faulkbourne and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Faulkbourne
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a report with photographs and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed a sagging deck under the covering and damaged trims at the roof edge, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Faulkbourne 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Faulkbourne (CM8)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Faulkbourne
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take a building like New Rickstones Academy: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to White Notley station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Germanus, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Faulkbourne is about 2 miles north-west of Witham, in Essex. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Faulkbourne and nearby. Faulkbourne is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for flat roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CM8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Faulkbourne, we cover Silver End (2 miles north-east), Rivenhall (2 miles east), Witham (2 miles south-east), Cressing (2 miles north) and Lanham Green (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (8 miles south-west), Braintree (4 miles north-west), Maldon (7 miles south-east), Wickford (15 miles south) and Camulodunum (12 miles east).
What’s near Faulkbourne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cross Keys pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is White Notley station, about 1.1 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Cressing Temple (0.9 miles north) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Faulkbourne
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
Also near Faulkbourne
Other services in Faulkbourne
Leave it or get it looked at?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. In a small place like Faulkbourne, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Faulkbourne questions
Is Faulkbourne in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Faulkbourne as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Faulkbourne listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Faulkbourne, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.