Essex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Gaston Green
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Gaston Green.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Gaston Green
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you’ve noticed splits and cracks in the covering and pools of water lying on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass alike.
Older buildings in small places like Gaston Green may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Gaston Green (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Flat roofs cannot normally be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. For older village homes like those around Gaston Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Book a survey every few years
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys typically lasts longer.
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How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Gaston Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Flat roofs in Gaston Green
With Barrington Hall about 3.2 miles east, Gaston Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For landlords with property near Sawbridgeworth station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take a building like Spellbrook CofE Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Gaston Green is about 3 miles south of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Whether the building in Gaston Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Gaston Green is one of the places in Essex we cover for flat roof surveys. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across the CM22 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Sawbridgeworth Road and Old Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Gaston Green: Little Hallingbury (1 mile north), Spellbrook (1 mile west), Thorley Street (1 mile north-west), Lower Sheering (2 miles south) and Thorley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles south-west), Brentwood (15 miles south), Loughton (14 miles south), Saffron Walden (13 miles north) and Waltham Abbey (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Gaston Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Leventhorpe and The George pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Harlow Mill (3.5 miles south-west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (2.3 miles north). Not far away are Sawbridgeworth Marsh and Portingbury Hills.
What we are asked to look at in Gaston Green
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 typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Leaks around rooflights
- Standing water left after rain
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Gaston Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Gaston Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Gaston Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Gaston Green is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Are you insured?
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.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
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 your report describes the actual condition.