Essex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Flacks Green
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Flacks Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Upstands pulling away from walls
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Flacks Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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About our flat roof survey in Flacks Green
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you’ve noticed blisters and bubbles in the covering and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Flacks Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Flacks Green (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Flacks Green
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the business. In a small place like Flacks Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Flacks Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Flacks Green. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Flacks Green
Is Flacks Green in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Flacks Green as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Flacks Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
When to book a survey in Flacks Green
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Landlords with a home close to Hatfield Peverel station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey will not cover
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Flat and commercial roofs around Flacks Green
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near United Reformed Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Take a building like Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Flacks Green is about 3 miles west of Witham, in Essex. Anywhere in Flacks Green, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Essex.
Here we cover the CM3 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover Gambles Green (1 mile north), Terling (1 mile north-east), Fuller Street (1 mile north-west), Fairstead (1 mile north) and Gubbion's Green (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (5 miles south-west), Braintree (6 miles north), Maldon (7 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles south-west), Rayleigh (15 miles south) and Witham (3 miles east).
Near you in Flacks Green
In Flacks Green, that means homes and buildings near The Rayleigh Arms. The nearest railway station is Hatfield Peverel station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Broomfield Hospital (4.4 miles south-west) and Cressing Temple (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Sandylay and Moat Woods.