Essex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Little Walden
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Little Walden. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
How a flat roof survey works in Little Walden
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a report with photographs and our recommendations. We survey felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or split membrane and pools of water lying on the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Little Walden may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Little Walden (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Little Walden, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are typically where trouble starts. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
Flat and commercial roofs around Little Walden
Historic houses such as Audley End House, about 2.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Little Walden goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Saffron Walden County High School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church such as St John are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Little Walden is about 2 miles north of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We survey roofs in Little Walden across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CB10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Petts Lane and The Slade, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Little Chesterford (2 miles west), Saffron Walden (2 miles south), Littlebury (2 miles south-west), Sewards End (3 miles south-east) and Audley End (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Great Dunmow (13 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (11 miles south), Elsenham (9 miles south), Sible Hedingham (15 miles east), Church End (13 miles south) and Thaxted (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Little Walden
Around Little Walden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crown pub and the streets around them. Little Walden’s nearest station is Great Chesterford station, about 2.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Saffron Walden Museum (1.8 miles south) and Saffron Walden Community Hospital (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Hales and Shadwell Woods and Rivey Hill.
Common roof problems in Little Walden
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Cracked or split membrane
- A sagging deck under the covering
If you own a rental within reach of Great Chesterford station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Little Walden
Is my home in Little Walden listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Little Walden?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Little Walden is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but your report describes the actual condition.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Little Walden?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How we price flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.