Essex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Manwood Green
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Manwood Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are usually where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Manwood Green
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you’re worried about dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, we can find out what’s behind it.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Manwood Green take more wind and rain, 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. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Manwood Green (CM17)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Manwood Green: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Manwood Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Manwood Green?
Yes, Manwood Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address.
Why act early in Manwood Green
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Manwood Green
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
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Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Manwood Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Flat roof surveys in Manwood Green: local notes
The wider area around Manwood Green has a long history of building, with Barrington Hall about 3.3 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you own a rental within reach of Sawbridgeworth station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Manwood Green is about 6 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Manwood Green is one of many places we visit across Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the CM17 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Manwood Green include Matching Green (1 mile south-west), White Roding (1 mile east), Abbess Roding (2 miles south-east), Little Laver (2 miles south) and Beauchamp Roding (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (11 miles east), Braintree (15 miles north-east), Harlow (6 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south), Billericay (14 miles south-east) and Loughton (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Manwood Green
The closest station to Manwood Green is Sawbridgeworth station, about 3.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (4.2 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
What we are asked to look at in Manwood Green
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
We are often asked to look at:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Martin, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.