Essex · London and the South East
Great Warley Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Great Warley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Cracked or split membrane
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
What a flat roof survey looks like in Great Warley
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Great Warley has a long history of building, with Hare Hall about 3.3 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Woodlands School Great Warley, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you live in an older home near St. Mary the Virgin, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Great Warley is about 3 miles south of Brentwood, in Essex. We carry out flat roof surveys in Great Warley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Flat roof surveys in CM13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Forge Close, Dark Lane and Great Warley Street. Other places close to Great Warley include Cranham (2 miles south), Puddle Dock (2 miles south), Harold Wood (2 miles west), Upminster (3 miles south-west) and Emerson Park (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (13 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles east), Harlow (14 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles north), Canvey Island (14 miles east) and Billericay (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Great Warley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thatchers Arms Inn, Brentwood County High School and Tylers Common. For rail, the closest station is Brentwood station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles south-west) and Spire Hartswood Hospital (0.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Warley Place.
About our flat roof survey in Great Warley
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. Common reasons to book are dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and pools of water lying on the roof, on felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes.
In a village or hamlet like Great Warley, flat roofs are normally 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. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Great Warley (CM13)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Great Warley. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we are asked to look at in Great Warley
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Landlords with a home close to Brentwood station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
Nearby places to Great Warley
Also in Great Warley
Questions from Great Warley
Is Great Warley within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Great Warley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the roof itself where that is safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Great Warley, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- 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.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.