Essex · London and the South East
Quendon Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Quendon, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. Any we find are noted and photographed.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Flat roof survey in Quendon
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: 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. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you’re worried about damaged trims at the roof edge and raised blisters across the surface, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Quendon take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Quendon (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Quendon
Also in Quendon
Flat and commercial roofs around Quendon
Historic houses like Horham Hall, about 4.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Quendon goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of Quendon, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Landlords with a home close to Newport (Essex) station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Quendon is about 5 miles south of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We survey roofs in Quendon across London and South East England. Quendon is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in CB11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Being close to the B1383, Quendon is easy for us to reach for flat roof surveys. Other places close to Quendon include Ugley (1 mile south), Widdington (2 miles east), Newport (2 miles north), Ugley Green (2 miles south) and Henham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (13 miles south), Saffron Walden (5 miles north), Great Dunmow (9 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (4 miles south), Great Notley (15 miles south-east) and Newhall (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Quendon
In Quendon, that means homes and buildings near Cricketers Public House and the streets around them. Quendon’s nearest station is Newport (Essex) station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include House On The Hill Toy Museum (3.5 miles south) and Saffron Walden Community Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Questions from Quendon
Do you carry out roof surveys in Quendon?
Yes, Quendon is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Quendon?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Quendon
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Quendon can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Quendon
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most frequently it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. For older village homes like those around Quendon, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Quendon
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.