Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Fordham Heath, Essex
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Fordham Heath, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Cracked or split membrane
Flat roof survey in Fordham Heath: what you get
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are splits, cracks and crazing and blistering in felt or asphalt.
In a village or hamlet like Fordham Heath, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Fordham Heath (CO3, CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Fordham Heath questions
Is Fordham Heath within the area you cover?
Yes. Fordham Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fordham Heath?
Yes, Fordham Heath is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Common roof problems in Fordham Heath
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People usually call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- A sagging deck under the covering
Landlords with a home close to Marks Tey station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. Every upstand and edge is checked, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around Fordham Heath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Fordham Heath
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fordham Heath and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat and commercial roofs around Fordham Heath
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, 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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s 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 businesses in and around places such as Lion Walk, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. If you look after a building such as Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Fordham Heath is about 3 miles north-west of Camulodunum, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Fordham Heath, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Fordham Heath is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Flat roof surveys in CO3 and CO6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Heath Road, Halstead Road and Porter's Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Fordham Heath include Gallows Green (1 mile west), Fordham (1 mile north), West Bergholt (2 miles east), Great Horkesley (3 miles north-east) and Wormingford (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (4 miles east), Braintree (11 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south-west), Witham (10 miles south-west), Camulodunum (3 miles south-east) and Halstead (8 miles west).
Landmarks near Fordham Heath
Around Fordham Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cricketers pub and The Stanway School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Marks Tey station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Colchester Castle (3.9 miles east) and Social History Museum (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Fordham Heath includes Iron Latch.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Look for standing water a day after rain
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.