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Flat roof survey in Lexden, Essex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Lexden, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Flat roof survey in Lexden: what you get
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. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We’re often asked to look into cracked or split membrane and signs of deflection in the roof deck, on upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Lexden can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Lexden (CO3, CO2)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys in Lexden: local notes
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. 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.
If you look after a building such as Philip Morant School and College, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Hotels and guest houses near Lexden cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Lexden is about 1 mile west of Colchester, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Lexden, the roof can be surveyed. Our Essex coverage includes Lexden. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CO3 and CO2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Park Road, Heath Road and Capel Road and the roads around them. Lexden is on the A1124, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Camulodunum (1 mile east), Braiswick (1 mile north), Abbey Field (1 mile south-east), Colchester (1 mile east) and Beacon End (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Braintree (13 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Maldon (13 miles south-west), Witham (11 miles south-west), Halstead (11 miles west) and Heybridge (12 miles south-west).
Around Lexden
Around Lexden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Lexden Park, Prettygate Infant School and The Sun Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Colchester station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Essex County Hospital (1 mile east) and Lion Walk (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Lexden include Lexden Gathering Grounds.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lexden
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Lexden, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Lexden
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lexden
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to Lexden is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from ground level, 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 report with photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Lexden
Is my home in Lexden listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Lexden?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You will then get the report by email.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Lexden?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
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Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
What we are asked to look at in Lexden
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Cracked or split membrane
If you let a flat or house near Colchester station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- When you will get the report
- What follow-up you get after the report