Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Maple End, Essex
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Maple End from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Flat roof surveys around Maple End
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Historic houses like Audley End House, about 4.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Maple End goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Maple End is about 3 miles east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We carry out flat roof surveys in Maple End for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Essex, we cover Maple End and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CB10. Other places close to Maple End include Radwinter (1 mile east), Wimbish (1 mile south-west), The Common (1 mile north-east), Hempstead (2 miles east) and Church End (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (3 miles west), Halstead (14 miles east), Great Dunmow (10 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (9 miles south-west) and Great Notley (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Maple End
Other landmarks nearby include Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3 miles west) and Castle Camps (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hales and Shadwell Woods.
How a flat roof survey works in Maple End
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We survey GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blistering in felt or asphalt and leaks around rooflights.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Maple End take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Maple End (CB10)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Maple End often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Maple End, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Maple End
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Leaks around rooflights
- Upstands pulling away from walls
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
Common questions in Maple End
Do you carry out roof surveys in Maple End?
Yes, Maple End is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is Maple End within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, like cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
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.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Why get it checked now?
Flat roofs can’t normally be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. In a small place like Maple End, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Maple End
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
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What else we do in Maple End
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Maple End
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets