Essex · London and the South East
Netteswell Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Netteswell from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Netteswell
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you are worried about raised blisters across the surface and damaged trims at the roof edge, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Netteswell, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Netteswell (CM20, CM18, CM19)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey looks like in Netteswell
Harlow, which Netteswell is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Flat-roofed garages, porches and extensions from that era may have been re-covered more than once, or not at all. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you look after a building like Freshwaters Primary Academy, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For an older house near a landmark like St Andrew's Methodist Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Netteswell is about 1 mile west of Harlow, in Essex. Roofs in Netteswell get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Netteswell is one of the places in Essex we cover for flat roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Every address in CM20, CM18 and CM19 is within our area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Park Lane, School Lane and Maddox Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find Netteswell on the A1019, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Harlow (1 mile east), Mark Hall South (1 mile east), Mark Hall North (1 mile north-east), Latton (1 mile south-east) and Bush Fair (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles north-east), Epping (5 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Netteswell
We work in homes and buildings around Brays Grove, BMAT STEM Academy and Garden Tiger pub. Netteswell’s nearest station is Harlow Town station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Harlow Mill (1.6 miles north-east) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Netteswell includes Hunsdon Mead.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Towns and villages near Netteswell
Other services in Netteswell
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a survey in Netteswell, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Netteswell?
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Common reasons to book include:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Cracked or split membrane
Landlords with a home close to Harlow Town station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Questions from Netteswell
Will you come out to Netteswell?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Netteswell listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that is safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.