Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Great Dunmow, Essex
Flat roof surveys around Great Dunmow, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Great Dunmow
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Dunmow?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Will you come out to Great Dunmow?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
How a flat roof survey works in Great Dunmow
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you are worried about upstands pulling away from walls and standing water left after rain, we can find out what’s behind it.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Great Dunmow often have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It is worth mentioning them as you book, so the visit can include them. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Great Dunmow (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for flat roof surveys in Great Dunmow
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Great Dunmow
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there is still time to plan the work. With lower homes, common in places like Great Dunmow, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Great Dunmow
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Dunmow
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Great Dunmow, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Local flat roofs in Great Dunmow
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Great Dunmow. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. 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 check with the council.
If you own a rental within reach of Stansted Airport station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Great Dunmow, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Great Dunmow is about 9 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. We survey roofs in Great Dunmow as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of the CM6 postcode area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Market Place, High Street and Station Road. You will find Great Dunmow on the B1008 and B1057, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Church End (1 mile north-east), Little Easton (2 miles north-west), Barnston (2 miles south-east), High Roding (3 miles south-west) and Great Canfield (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles south-east), Braintree (9 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (11 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Around Great Dunmow
Typical jobs here are in homes near Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre and The Chequers Public House. The closest station to Great Dunmow is Stansted Airport station, about 4.3 miles west. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (1.6 miles north-west).
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.