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Matching Green Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Matching Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
About our flat roof survey in Matching 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. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and cracks in the covering and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting.
In a village or hamlet like Matching Green, 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. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Matching Green (CM17)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Look for standing water a day after rain
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are normally where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Matching Green
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Matching Green: your questions answered
Is my home in Matching Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Matching Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You’ll then get the report by email.
How do I book a survey in Matching Green?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Matching Green, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Also near Matching Green
What else we do in Matching Green
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Matching Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Advice
Flat roof surveys in Matching Green: local notes
Historic houses such as Barrington Hall, about 4.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Matching Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Sawbridgeworth station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Matching Green is about 5 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. In Matching Green, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Essex, we cover Matching Green and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CM17 is covered for flat roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Downhall Road, Potash Road and Colvers. Other places close to Matching Green include Manwood Green (1 mile north-east), Little Laver (1 mile south-east), White Roding (2 miles north-east), Abbess Roding (2 miles east) and Moreton (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (11 miles east), Harlow (5 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south), Billericay (13 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Matching Green
For rail, the closest station is Sawbridgeworth station, about 3.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Harlow Mill (4.3 miles west) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (6 miles west). The countryside around Matching Green includes Sawbridgeworth Marsh.