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Flat roof survey in Lower Green, Essex
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Lower Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Ponding water that does not drain away
How we price flat roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
How a flat roof survey works in Lower Green
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We survey GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes, and people most often book us about upstands pulling away from walls and ponding water that doesn’t drain away.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Lower Green take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Lower Green (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Questions from Lower Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lower Green?
Yes, Lower Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Lower Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Lower Green
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- A sagging deck under the covering
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lower Green
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Around Lower Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Lower Green, access is normally 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.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Lower Green
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
In and around Lower Green, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Lower Green is in Essex. We visit Lower Green as part of our work across Essex. Lower Green is one of the places in Essex we cover for flat roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CB11 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Park Lane and Waterwick Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Lower Green include Anstey (2 miles south-west), Brent Pelham (2 miles south), Daw's End (2 miles south-west), Great Hormead (4 miles south-west) and Furneux Pelham (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Harlow (15 miles south), Saffron Walden (7 miles east), Great Dunmow (14 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (8 miles south-east), Newhall (15 miles south) and Elsenham (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Lower Green
Well-known places in the area include The Warren (1 mile west).