Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Langley, Essex
Independent flat roof surveys in Langley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Langley
Is Langley in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Langley as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Langley?
Yes, Langley is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Langley
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are blisters and bubbles in the covering and outlets that hold water back.
Some older homes in villages like Langley are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Langley (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Langley, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- 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.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
For a price for flat roof surveys in Langley, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Langley
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys typically lasts longer.
More services for Langley
Surveys for landlords and agents in Langley
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
Flat roofs in Langley
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For landlords with property near Audley End station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Langley is about 6 miles west of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Roofs in Langley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Across Essex, we cover Langley and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We work across CB11 for flat roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Arkesden (2 miles east), Starling's Green (3 miles south), Hill Green (3 miles south-east), Clavering (3 miles south-east) and Wicken Bonhunt (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Saffron Walden (6 miles east), Great Dunmow (14 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (8 miles south-east), Elsenham (8 miles south-east), Little Parndon (15 miles south) and Netteswell (15 miles south).
What’s near Langley
For rail, the closest station is Audley End station, roughly 4.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include The Warren (1.6 miles west).