Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Green Street, Essex
Flat roof surveys in Green Street and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Do you need a flat roof survey in Green Street?
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets that hold water back
- Standing water left after rain
Take a building like Ingatestone Infant School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Flat roof survey in Green Street
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. Typical surveys look at splits, cracks and crazing and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, across EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets.
In a village or hamlet like Green Street, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: 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 booking.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Green Street (CM4)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often 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.
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.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Green Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys in Green Street: local notes
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. With Ingatestone Hall about 1.9 miles south-east, Green Street sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For landlords with property near Ingatestone station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Green Street is about 4 miles north-east of Brentwood, in Essex. We survey roofs in Green Street and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Essex coverage includes Green Street. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Flat roof surveys in CM4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Beggar Hill (1 mile north), Fryerning (1 mile east), Swallows Cross (1 mile south-west), Mill Green (1 mile north-east) and Ingatestone (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (7 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles south-east), Harlow (12 miles north-west), Brentwood (4 miles south-west), Maldon (15 miles east) and Canvey Island (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Green Street
We work in homes and buildings around Anglo European School. The nearest railway station is Ingatestone station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brentwood Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Green Street include Norsey Wood.
How we price flat roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for flat roof surveys in Green Street, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Green Street
Will you come out to Green Street?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover Green Street?
Yes, Green Street is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
A precise figure is not something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.