Essex · London and the South East
Roundbush Green Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Roundbush Green and across Essex.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
Flat roof survey in Roundbush Green
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or split membrane and upstands pulling away from walls.
In a small place like Roundbush Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. 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. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Roundbush Green (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Roundbush Green
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 around your tenants.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Roundbush Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Towns and villages near Roundbush Green
What else we do in Roundbush Green
Common questions in Roundbush Green
Do you cover Roundbush Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Roundbush Green is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Is Roundbush Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Roundbush Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. We will confirm the timing when booking.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What we are asked to look at in Roundbush Green
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Look out for signs like these:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Outlets that hold water back
If you look after a building such as Rodings Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
Why act early in Roundbush Green
A small split in a flat roof is typically a modest job when it is found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Outbuildings and barns around Roundbush Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Useful tips for Roundbush Green property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note the date and type of any roof work
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Flat and commercial roofs around Roundbush Green
Historic houses such as Barrington Hall, about 3.1 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Roundbush Green goes. 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. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Roundbush Green is about 8 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. If you’re in Roundbush Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Essex. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in CM6 is covered for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Dunmow Road and Drury Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Keeres Green (1 mile south), Great Canfield (2 miles north), High Roding (2 miles north-east), High Easter (2 miles east) and Stagden Cross (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (9 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south), Billericay (14 miles south) and Witham (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Roundbush Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Axe And Compasses Public House. Nearby you’ll also find Willingale Doe (4.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Portingbury Hills.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Roundbush Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- 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.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.