Essex · London and the South East
Great Tey Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Great Tey and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Outlets that hold water back
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Tey
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. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We survey EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass, and people most frequently book us about gaps at upstands and abutments and blisters and bubbles in the covering.
In a village or hamlet like Great Tey, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Great Tey (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Great Tey
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Landlords with a home close to Chappel & Wakes Colne station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Great Tey is about 5 miles south-east of Halstead, in Essex. We carry out flat roof surveys in Great Tey for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CO6. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on The Street, Chrismund Way and Greenfield Drive. If you are just outside Great Tey, we cover Swan Street (1 mile north), Chappel (2 miles north), Rose Green (2 miles north-east), Wakes Colne (2 miles north) and Fordstreet (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (6 miles east), Braintree (8 miles west), Maldon (12 miles south), Witham (8 miles south-west), Camulodunum (5 miles east) and Halstead (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Great Tey
We work in homes and buildings around The Chequers Public House. For rail, the closest station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, about 1.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Mount Bures (4.1 miles north) and Halstead Hospital (5.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Sergeants Orchard.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Great Tey
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
The streets around a church like Church of St Barnabas are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is typically one large sheet, bonded to the deck. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. Outbuildings and barns around Great Tey are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
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.
What you get with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Great Tey needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Great Tey: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Great Tey?
Yes, Great Tey is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Great Tey is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.