Essex · London and the South East
Great Parndon Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys around Great Parndon, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a survey in Great Parndon, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
About our flat roof survey in Great Parndon
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Typical surveys look at raised blisters across the surface and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, on GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes.
In smaller places like Great Parndon, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Great Parndon (CM19, CM18)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Great Parndon
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Questions from Great Parndon
My home in Great Parndon has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Often, yes, so mention it as you book. Many homes in new towns like Harlow have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
Will you come out to Great Parndon?
Yes, Great Parndon is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
Flat roofs in Great Parndon
Great Parndon is part of Harlow, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Flat-roofed garages, porches and extensions from that era may have been re-covered more than once, or not at all. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is 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.
Landlords with a home close to Harlow Town station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Jerounds Primary Academy will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Great Parndon is about 2 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Parndon and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of CM19 and CM18 is covered for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Rectory Lane, Pyenest Road and Paycock Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Great Parndon, we cover Staple Tye (1 mile south-east), Tylerscross (1 mile south-west), Jack's Hatch (1 mile south), Little Parndon (1 mile north) and Broadley Common (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (8 miles south), Waltham Abbey (6 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (14 miles north-east), Epping (4 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Great Parndon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hawkenbury Meadow, Stewards Academy - Science Specialist and The Cock Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harlow Town station, about 1.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (1 mile north). For a walk, there is Hunsdon Mead.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Great Parndon
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.