Essex · London and the South East
Marks Tey Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Marks Tey and across Essex.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Upstands pulling away from walls
FAQs for Marks Tey
Is my home in Marks Tey listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Marks Tey?
Yes. Marks Tey is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How a flat roof survey works in Marks Tey
A flat roof leak frequently travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt, and people most frequently book us about upstands pulling away from walls and splits, cracks and crazing.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Marks Tey 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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.
- Location
- Marks Tey (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Marks Tey
Buyers frequently book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits and cracks in the covering
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Landlord and commercial surveys in Marks Tey
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Why get it checked now?
A small split in a flat roof is usually a modest job when it is found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. In a place like Marks Tey, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Marks Tey
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Marks Tey, the journey is planned beforehand: 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’s safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Flat roofs in Marks Tey
Layer Marney Tower, about 3.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Marks Tey. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you let a flat or house near Marks Tey station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Marks Tey is about 6 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. We cover Marks Tey and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Marks Tey is one of the places in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Flat roof surveys in CO6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on London Road, Well Side and Patten Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Marks Tey: Little Tey (1 mile west), Easthorpe (1 mile south), Mulberry Green (1 mile south-east), Copford (1 mile east) and Broad Green (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (6 miles east), Chelmsford (15 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles west), Maldon (11 miles south), Witham (8 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (5 miles east).
Near you in Marks Tey
In Marks Tey, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion Public House. For rail, the closest station is Marks Tey station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Birch Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and Essex County Hospital (5.3 miles east). For a walk, there is Iron Latch.