Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Moreton, Essex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Moreton, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a hamlet or village like Moreton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
How a flat roof survey works in Moreton
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We survey GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes, and people most often book us about standing water left after rain and blocked or damaged outlets.
Somewhere as small as Moreton, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Moreton (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
Common questions in Moreton
Is my home in Moreton listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Moreton?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it is safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Common roof problems in Moreton
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It normally comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Outlets that hold water back
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Towns and villages near Moreton
What else we do in Moreton
How we price flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Flat roofs in Moreton
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Anyone responsible for a site like Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Moreton is about 5 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. Moreton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Essex coverage includes Moreton. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CM5. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Church Road, Bridge Road and Matthews Court or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Moreton include Pedlars End (1 mile south-west), Bobbingworth (1 mile south), Bovinger (1 mile south-west), Little Laver (2 miles north-east) and Clatterford End (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (15 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles north-west), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (12 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Moreton
We work in homes and buildings around Moreton Massey pub and The Ongar Academy and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include St. Margaret's Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Willingale Doe (4.1 miles east). Open spaces near Moreton include Gernon Bushes.