Essex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Loyter's Green
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Loyter's Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Flat roof survey in Loyter's Green
A flat roof does not shed water the way a pitched roof does. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you are worried about gaps at upstands and abutments and loose or cracked edge trims, we can find out what’s behind it, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes alike.
Older buildings in small places like Loyter's Green may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Loyter's Green (CM17)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for flat roof surveys in Loyter's Green
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Flat roof surveys in Loyter's Green: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside lots of 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.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. Landlords with a home close to Harlow Mill station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Loyter's Green is about 3 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Bookings from Loyter's Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CM17. If you are just outside Loyter's Green, we cover Matching Tye (1 mile north), Housham Tye (1 mile north-west), Matching (1 mile north), Magdalen Laver (1 mile south) and Newman's End (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles east), Harlow (3 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south-east), Loughton (10 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (10 miles south-west).
Around Loyter's Green
For rail, the closest station is Harlow Mill station, roughly 3 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Alexandra Hospital (4.6 miles west) and Harlow Mill (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Loyter's Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a flat roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
Loyter's Green: your questions answered
Is Loyter's Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Loyter's Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you cover Loyter's Green?
Yes, Loyter's Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Loyter's Green?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Book a survey every few years
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.