Essex · London and the South East
Mount Bures Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Mount Bures, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Outlets that hold water back
- Raised blisters across the surface
How a flat roof survey works in Mount Bures
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you are worried about blisters and bubbles in the covering and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Mount Bures may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Mount Bures (CO8)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Mount Bures
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Mount Bures: your questions answered
Is my home in Mount Bures listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Mount Bures in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Mount Bures as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Mount Bures
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
Flat roofs in Mount Bures
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Landlords with a home close to Bures station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Mount Bures is in Essex. We survey roofs in Mount Bures as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CO8 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Hall Road and Old Barn Road. We also cover Bures (1 mile north), Bures Green (2 miles north), Lamarsh (2 miles north), Wakes Colne (2 miles south) and Alphamstone (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (7 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south-west), Camulodunum (7 miles south-east), Halstead (6 miles west) and Heybridge (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Mount Bures
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Eight Bells Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bures station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Halstead Hospital (5.7 miles west). Not far away are Sergeants Orchard.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Mount Bures needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Mount Bures
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents and landlords in Mount Bures book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.