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Flat roof survey in Marks Gate, Essex
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Marks Gate and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Water getting in at rooflights
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Marks Gate
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you are worried about failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Marks Gate, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Marks Gate (RM7, RM5, RM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Marks Gate
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. The wider area around Marks Gate has a long history of building, with Hare Hall about 2.8 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Chadwell Heath station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a building such as Crownfield Infant School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Romford Shopping Hall, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Marks Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Romford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Marks Gate and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
We work across the RM7, RM5 and RM6 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Walton Road, Hamlet Road and Hog Hill Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A1112, Marks Gate is easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Marks Gate, we cover Chadwell Heath (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile south-west), Collier Row (1 mile east), Rise Park (2 miles east) and Romford (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basildon (14 miles east), Harlow (12 miles north), Brentwood (7 miles east), Billericay (12 miles east), Loughton (5 miles north-west) and Waltham Abbey (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Marks Gate
Around Marks Gate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Warren School, Fairlop Waters and Colley Rowe Inn. For rail, the closest station is Chadwell Heath station, about 1.9 miles south. A little further out are Redbridge Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Romford Shopping Hall (1.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hainault Lodge.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. In a place like Marks Gate, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are 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 need to know.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere like Marks Gate needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Marks Gate
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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.
Questions from Marks Gate
Is Marks Gate within the area you cover?
Yes, Marks Gate is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Marks Gate listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
How we price flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.