Essex · London and the South East
Great Bardfield Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Great Bardfield. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Leaks around rooflights
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Flat roof surveys in Great Bardfield: local notes
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Great Bardfield Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Great Bardfield is about 7 miles north-west of Braintree, in Essex. We survey roofs in Great Bardfield across London and South East England. Great Bardfield is one of the places in Essex we cover for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Flat roof surveys in CM7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on High Street, The Corniche and Vine Street. We also cover Little Bardfield (1 mile west), Finchingfield (1 mile north-east), Bardfield Saling (2 miles south-east), Wethersfield (2 miles east) and Crow's Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (15 miles south), Braintree (7 miles south-east), Witham (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (10 miles north-west), Halstead (9 miles east) and Great Dunmow (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Great Bardfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Vine pub. The countryside around Great Bardfield includes West Wood.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Bardfield
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are upstands pulling away from walls and a sagging deck under the covering.
Some older homes in villages like Great Bardfield are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Great Bardfield (CM7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Great Bardfield
How do I find out if my home in Great Bardfield is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Bardfield?
Yes, Great Bardfield is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report follows by email.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but your report describes the actual condition.
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What affects the price in Great Bardfield
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Useful tips for Great Bardfield property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
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 makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a proper look.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a hamlet or village like Great Bardfield, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Great Bardfield
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits, cracks and crazing
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
Why it is worth a survey now in Great Bardfield
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most frequently it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Around Great Bardfield, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help