Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Gubbion's Green, Essex
Flat roof surveys across Gubbion's Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Standing water left after rain
- Cracked or split membrane
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Gubbion's Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Gubbion's Green
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 will recommend a structural engineer. We survey GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber, and people most often book us about blisters and bubbles in the covering and pools of water lying on the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Gubbion's Green may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Gubbion's Green (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for flat roof surveys in Gubbion's Green
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Gubbion's Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
When to book a survey in Gubbion's Green
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 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.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blocked or damaged outlets
If you look after a building such as Great Leighs Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Also near Gubbion's Green
Other services in Gubbion's Green
What a flat roof survey looks like in Gubbion's Green
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Landlords with a home close to Cressing station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Gubbion's Green is about 4 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. Surveys in Gubbion's Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Gubbion's Green is one of the places in Essex where we work for flat roof surveys. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CM3. Close by, we survey roofs in Great Leighs (1 mile west), Young's End (1 mile north), Fuller Street (1 mile south-east), Row Green (2 miles north) and Fairstead (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (7 miles south), Braintree (4 miles north-east), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (15 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-east) and Wickford (15 miles south).
Near you in Gubbion's Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Castle pub. The closest station to Gubbion's Green is Cressing station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include William Julien Courtauld Hospital (3.2 miles north) and Cressing Temple (3.8 miles east). Not far away are Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Questions from Gubbion's Green
Will you come out to Gubbion's Green?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gubbion's Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Where it’s 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. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
How do I book a survey in Gubbion's Green?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Gubbion's Green
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.