Essex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Little Laver
We carry out flat roof surveys in Little Laver and the rest of Essex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Raised blisters across the surface
Landlord and commercial surveys in Little Laver
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos.
Flat roof survey in Little Laver
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. Common reasons to book are edge trims that have lifted or split and signs of deflection in the roof deck, across mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber.
In a small place like Little Laver, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. 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.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Little Laver (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Little Laver
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Whatever the street in Little Laver, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Little Laver is about 5 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. In Little Laver, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Essex, we cover Little Laver and the places around it. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Little Laver include Matching Green (1 mile north-west), Norwood End (1 mile south-east), Moreton (2 miles south-west), Pedlars End (2 miles south-west) and Clatterford End (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Harlow (5 miles west), Brentwood (10 miles south), Billericay (12 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Little Laver
A little further out are Willingale Doe (3.4 miles east).
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Little Laver can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Common roof problems in Little Laver
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Standing water left after rain
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Loose or cracked edge trims
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- When you’ll get the report
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, frequently laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Little Laver, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
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FAQs for Little Laver
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little Laver?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Little Laver is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Little Laver listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
A precise figure isn’t something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets