Essex · London and the South East
Leavenheath Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Leavenheath, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Flat roof survey in Leavenheath: what you get
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed outlets choked with leaves and silt and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Leavenheath, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Leavenheath (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Leavenheath?
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
We are often asked to look at:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Take an older house close to St Matthew's Church: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
FAQs for Leavenheath
Do you cover smaller places like Leavenheath?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leavenheath?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report follows by email.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It is 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 it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Local flat roofs in Leavenheath
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Landlords with a home close to Bures station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Leavenheath is in Essex. In Leavenheath, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Essex, we cover Leavenheath and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in CO6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Bramble Way, Maple Way and Mayfield and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Leavenheath: Cock Street (1 mile east), Wissington (2 miles south), Nayland (2 miles south-east), Stoke-by-Nayland (2 miles east) and Little Horkesley (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Colchester (7 miles south), Braintree (14 miles south-west), Camulodunum (8 miles south), Halstead (9 miles west), Greenstead (8 miles south-east) and Tiptree (13 miles south).
Around Leavenheath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Tiger Hill and Lion pub. Leavenheath’s nearest station is Bures station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Mount Bures (3.7 miles south-west) and Severalls Hospital (5.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Arger Fen.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Leavenheath
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Nearby places to Leavenheath
Other services in Leavenheath
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Leavenheath, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.