Essex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Greensted
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Greensted, with photos and a clear written report.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof survey in Greensted
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’re worried about splits, cracks and crazing and signs of deflection in the roof deck, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Greensted, flat roofs are normally 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 you book.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Greensted (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
What you can safely check yourself
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: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Greensted, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Greensted
Is my home in Greensted listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Greensted in the area you cover?
Yes, Greensted is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
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What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Greensted
The wider area around Greensted has a long history of building, with Hill Hall about 3.8 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you live in an older home near Greensted Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Take a building like Chipping Ongar Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Greensted is about 5 miles east of Epping, in Essex. Surveys in Greensted work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Greensted is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM5 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Chipping Ongar (1 mile east), Greensted Green (1 mile west), Shelley (1 mile north-east), High Ongar (2 miles east) and Bobbingworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south-east), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Greensted
Around Greensted, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Two Brewers Public House and The Ongar Academy. Nearby you’ll also find St. Margaret's Hospital (4.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Gernon Bushes.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small split in a flat roof is typically a modest job when it’s found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. In a place like Greensted, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.