Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Gallows Green, Essex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Gallows Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Flat roof survey in Gallows Green
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. 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. If you’ve noticed outlets choked with leaves and silt and a sagging deck under the covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Gallows Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. 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 usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Gallows Green (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Gallows Green
What else we do in Gallows Green
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Flat roof surveys around Gallows Green
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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Take a building like Holy Trinity CofE Primary School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Marks Tey station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Gallows Green is about 4 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. We carry out flat roof surveys in Gallows Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Essex, we cover Gallows Green. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CO6. You’ll find streets like Foxes Lane and Halstead Road. If you are just outside Gallows Green, we cover Fordham Heath (1 mile east), Fordham (1 mile north), West Bergholt (2 miles east), Wormingford (3 miles north) and Great Horkesley (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (4 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south-west), Witham (10 miles south-west), Camulodunum (3 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
What’s near Gallows Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Stanway School and The Queen's Head Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Marks Tey station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Birch Castle (4.1 miles south) and Essex County Hospital (3.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Iron Latch.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Gallows Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 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.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Flat roofs cannot usually be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. For an older or listed building in a place like Gallows Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Gallows Green
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
Gallows Green questions
Will you come out to Gallows Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Gallows Green?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Gallows Green is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Gallows Green?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.