Essex · London and the South East
Pilgrims Hatch Flat Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Pilgrims Hatch. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Cracked or split membrane
Common questions in Pilgrims Hatch
How do I find out if my home in Pilgrims Hatch is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Pilgrims Hatch?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We do not give a fixed number of years, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Flat roof survey in Pilgrims Hatch: what you get
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. Common reasons to book are raised blisters across the surface and cracked or split membrane, across GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Pilgrims Hatch often have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It is worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Pilgrims Hatch (CM15, CM14)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Pilgrims Hatch, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pilgrims Hatch
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Pilgrims Hatch
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
Flat roof surveys in Pilgrims Hatch: local notes
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Ingatestone Hall, about 4.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pilgrims Hatch. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Brentwood station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. The streets around a church like Saint George's church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Take a building like Larchwood Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Pilgrims Hatch is about 1 mile north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Pilgrims Hatch gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Pilgrims Hatch is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for flat roof surveys. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in CM15 and CM14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Ongar Road, Hatch Road and Green Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Crow Green (1 mile north), South Weald (1 mile south-west), Coxtie Green (1 mile west), Bentley (1 mile north-west) and Doddinghurst Common (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles south-east), Harlow (12 miles north-west), Canvey Island (15 miles south-east), Billericay (6 miles east) and Rayleigh (14 miles east).
Near you in Pilgrims Hatch
Around Pilgrims Hatch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Black Horse Inn, Sawyers Hall College and Weald Country Park. Pilgrims Hatch’s nearest station is Brentwood station, about 1.6 miles south. A little further out are Brentwood Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Pilgrims Hatch include Thorndon Park.
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.