Essex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Feering
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Feering, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Standing water left after rain
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Why it’s worth a survey now in Feering
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. For older village homes like those around Feering, 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. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roof survey in Feering
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photos of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are pools of water lying on the roof and leaks around rooflights.
Some older homes in villages like Feering are 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.
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.
- Location
- Feering (CO5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Feering needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
For a price for flat roof surveys in Feering, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Feering
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Feering and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Feering: your questions answered
Will you come out to Feering?
Yes. Feering is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Feering is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
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.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We do not 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 the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Flat and commercial roofs around Feering
With Layer Marney Tower about 3.8 miles south-east, Feering sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Feering Church of England Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you let a flat or house near Kelvedon station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Feering is about 5 miles north-east of Witham, in Essex. Feering is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Feering is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CO5 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on The Street, Hall Farm Close and Kings Gardens and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Feering: Kelvedon (1 mile south-west), Stocks Green (1 mile north), Skye Green (2 miles north), Messing (2 miles east) and Windmill Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (8 miles east), Chelmsford (12 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (8 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Feering
We work in homes and buildings around Brockwell Meadows, The Old Anchor Public House and Parish Church of St Mary. The closest station to Feering is Kelvedon station, about 0.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Birch Castle (4.5 miles east) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Feering
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey will not cover