Essex · London and the South East
Marden Ash Flat Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Marden Ash, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Flat roof survey in Marden Ash: what you get
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed leaks around rooflights and blisters and bubbles in the covering, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Marden Ash, a flat roof can stand in the open, 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 typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Marden Ash (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
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FAQs for Marden Ash
Is Marden Ash in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Marden Ash listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Flat roof surveys in Marden Ash: local notes
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. With Hill Hall about 4.2 miles west, Marden Ash sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St James, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. Take a building like Chipping Ongar Primary School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Marden Ash is about 6 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Marden Ash can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Essex, we cover Marden Ash. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM5 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Rodney Road, Fairfield Road and Brentwood Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A128 close by, Marden Ash is simple for us to get to for flat roof surveys. If you are just outside Marden Ash, we cover Stanford Rivers (1 mile south-west), Little End (1 mile south-west), Hare Street (2 miles south-west), Clatterford End (2 miles west) and Paslow Wood Common (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south-east), Billericay (9 miles south-east) and Loughton (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Marden Ash
We work in homes and buildings around The Ongar Academy and Two Brewers Public House, among other places. Nearby you will also find Willingale Doe (4.8 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (5.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Gernon Bushes.
Why act early in Marden Ash
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It normally points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Outbuildings and barns around Marden Ash are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a hamlet or village like Marden Ash, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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’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.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.