Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Lamarsh, Essex
We carry out flat roof surveys in Lamarsh and the rest of Essex. We survey seven days a week.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lamarsh
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
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.
Flat roof survey in Lamarsh: what you get
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. Typical surveys look at ponding water that doesn’t drain away and damaged trims at the roof edge, across GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt.
In a small place like Lamarsh, 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, typically 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Lamarsh (CO8)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A small split in a flat roof is normally a modest job when it’s found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lamarsh can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere like Lamarsh needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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 is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Questions from Lamarsh
Is Lamarsh within the area you cover?
Yes. Lamarsh is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover Lamarsh?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Also near Lamarsh
Also in Lamarsh
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
Flat roof surveys around Lamarsh
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. With Gainsborough's House about 3.7 miles north, Lamarsh sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Innocents, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For landlords with property near Bures station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Lamarsh is in Essex. Bookings from Lamarsh are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CO8. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Alphamstone Road, Henny Road and Bell Hill. We also cover the places around Lamarsh: Alphamstone (1 mile west), Bures Green (1 mile east), Bures (1 mile south-east), Mount Bures (2 miles south) and Cross End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (9 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles south-west), Witham (14 miles south), Camulodunum (9 miles south-east), Halstead (6 miles south-west) and Greenstead (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Lamarsh
We work in homes and buildings around The Lamarsh Lion pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bures station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Sudbury Museum (3.5 miles north) and Mount Bures (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Lamarsh includes Cornard Mere.