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Flat Roof Survey in High Ongar
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in High Ongar? You can book a flat roof survey in High Ongar and across Essex.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Water getting in at rooflights
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as High Ongar, access is frequently the only tricky part. 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 agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in High Ongar
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We survey single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked or damaged outlets and standing water left after rain.
In a small place like High Ongar, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- High Ongar (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in High Ongar
Do you cover High Ongar?
Yes, High Ongar is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like High Ongar?
Yes, High Ongar is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Do you go up onto the roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that’s safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in High Ongar
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
Nearby places to High Ongar
Other services in High Ongar
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Surveys for landlords and agents in High Ongar
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What affects the price in High Ongar
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
What a flat roof survey looks like in High Ongar
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as High Ongar Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
High Ongar is about 6 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. If you are in High Ongar, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. High Ongar is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CM5. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Mill Lane and Millfield. We also cover Chipping Ongar (1 mile west), Shelley (1 mile north-west), Norton Mandeville (1 mile north-east), King Street (1 mile east) and Greensted (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles east), Basildon (12 miles south-east), Harlow (8 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south), Billericay (9 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near High Ongar
In High Ongar, that means homes and buildings near Red Lion Public House and The Ongar Academy. Well-known places in the area include Willingale Doe (3.7 miles north-east).