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Flat roof survey in Kelvedon Hatch, Essex
We carry out flat roof surveys in Kelvedon Hatch and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits and cracks in the covering
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
How a flat roof survey works in Kelvedon Hatch
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. Typical surveys look at ponding water that doesn’t drain away and signs of deflection in the roof deck, on mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes.
In a small place like Kelvedon Hatch, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Kelvedon Hatch (CM15, CM14)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kelvedon Hatch
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Kelvedon Hatch can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Useful tips for Kelvedon Hatch property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note where water lies after a downpour
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
Common questions in Kelvedon Hatch
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kelvedon Hatch?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Kelvedon Hatch as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kelvedon Hatch?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Flat roof surveys in Kelvedon Hatch: local notes
Older buildings in Essex often 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. The wider area around Kelvedon Hatch has a long history of building, with Ingatestone Hall about 5 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Shenfield station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near New Church of St Nicholas, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Kelvedon Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. In Kelvedon Hatch, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Surveys in CM15 and CM14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Swan Lane and The Finchingfields and the roads around them. Other places close to Kelvedon Hatch include Doddinghurst Common (1 mile south), Navestock Side (1 mile south-west), Bentley (1 mile south), Hook End (1 mile north-east) and Stondon Massey (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (10 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (7 miles east) and Rayleigh (15 miles east).
Near you in Kelvedon Hatch
We work in homes and buildings around The Shepherd Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shenfield station, about 3.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Brentwood Community Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Kelvedon Hatch include Thorndon Park.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It normally points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Outbuildings and barns around Kelvedon Hatch are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kelvedon Hatch
- PI and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.