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Flat roof survey in Oxley Green, Essex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Oxley Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets that hold water back
Flat roof survey in Oxley Green
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed blistering in felt or asphalt and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Oxley Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Oxley Green (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
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.
Flat and commercial roofs around Oxley Green
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Oxley Green, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Layer Marney Tower, about 2.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Oxley Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you look after a building such as Thurstable School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Landlords with a home close to Kelvedon station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Oxley Green is about 6 miles east of Witham, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Oxley Green, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Essex, we cover Oxley Green. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across CM9 for flat roof surveys. If you’re just outside Oxley Green, we cover Tolleshunt Knights (1 mile north), Tolleshunt D'Arcy (2 miles south-east), Little Totham (2 miles south-west), Tolleshunt Major (2 miles south-west) and Totham Hill (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (9 miles north-east), Chelmsford (13 miles west), Braintree (11 miles north-west), Maldon (6 miles south-west), Witham (6 miles west) and Rochford (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Oxley Green
In Oxley Green, that means homes and buildings near Tiptree Parish Field. The closest station to Oxley Green is Kelvedon station, about 4.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Anchor Press Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Birch Castle (4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Oxley Meadow.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Oxley Green questions
Is my home in Oxley Green listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Oxley Green hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Towns and villages near Oxley Green
What else we do in Oxley Green
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Oxley Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: 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.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
Prices for flat roof surveys in Oxley Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.