Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Ramsey, Essex
Flat roof surveys in Ramsey from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaks around rooflights
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
The survey, step by step
It is useful 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 between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Ramsey often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
How a flat roof survey works in Ramsey
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We survey GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about raised blisters across the surface and water getting in at rooflights.
Somewhere as small as Ramsey, 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. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Ramsey (CO12)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Ramsey questions
Will you come out to Ramsey?
Yes, Ramsey is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Ramsey listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you do not know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
Towns and villages near Ramsey
Other services in Ramsey
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ramsey
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ramsey
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. In a place like Ramsey, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Ramsey
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Flat and commercial roofs around Ramsey
Ramsey is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you look after a building such as Harwich and Dovercourt High School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Wrabness station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Michael: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Ramsey is about 2 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. We carry out flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ramsey. Our Essex coverage includes Ramsey and the places around it. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CO12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on The Street, Main Road and Windmill View or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Little Oakley (1 mile south), Parkeston (2 miles north-east) and Harwich (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (9 miles south), Camulodunum (15 miles west), Greenstead (12 miles west), Wivenhoe (12 miles south-west) and Brightlingsea (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Ramsey
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Castle pub, among other places. The closest station to Ramsey is Wrabness station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Harwich Museum (3.2 miles east) and Landguard Fort (4.5 miles east). The countryside around Ramsey includes Copperas Wood.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets 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.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.