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Mundon Flat Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Mundon. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
About our flat roof survey in Mundon
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. We are frequently asked to look into raised blisters across the surface and edge trims that have lifted or split, across mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets.
Somewhere as small as Mundon, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Mundon (CM9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Mundon, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Mundon, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Mundon
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mundon
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys usually lasts longer.
Questions from Mundon
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Mundon, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mundon?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Mundon
Mundon is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask.
For landlords with property near North Fambridge station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Mundon is about 3 miles south of Maldon, in Essex. If you’re in Mundon, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in CM9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Main Road, Wood Lane and Parsonage Chase, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Latchingdon (2 miles south-east), Maylandsea (2 miles east), Mayland (3 miles east), Althorne (3 miles south-east) and Ostend (5 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (10 miles west), Basildon (13 miles south-west), Braintree (15 miles north-west), Maldon (3 miles north), Canvey Island (13 miles south-west) and Billericay (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Mundon
In Mundon, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is North Fambridge station, about 3 miles south of the centre. The countryside around Mundon includes Northey Island.