Essex · London and the South East
Roxwell Flat Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Roxwell. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
Flat roof survey in Roxwell: what you get
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are edge trims that have lifted or split and cracked or split membrane.
In a village or hamlet like Roxwell, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. 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.
- Place
- Roxwell (CM1)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Roxwell property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Roxwell frequently 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 can’t see is noted.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Flat and commercial roofs around Roxwell
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. About 3.5 miles south-east lies Hylands, a reminder of how long the area around Roxwell has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael and All Angels, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For landlords with property near Chelmsford station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Roxwell is about 4 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Bookings from Roxwell are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Roxwell is one of the places in Essex we cover.
Flat roof surveys in CM1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on The Street, Church Green and St Michael's Drive or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Roxwell: Boyton Cross (1 mile north-east), Newney Green (1 mile south), Chalk End (2 miles north-west), Shellow Bowells (2 miles west) and Radley Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (4 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (12 miles west), Brentwood (9 miles south) and Maldon (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Roxwell
Around Roxwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequers Inn. The closest station to Roxwell is Chelmsford station, roughly 3.8 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Willingale Doe (2.8 miles west) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Roxwell include Newland Grove.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Roxwell
Is my home in Roxwell listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Roxwell?
Yes, Roxwell is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We don’t put a figure on it. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but your report describes the actual condition.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Nearby places to Roxwell
Other services in Roxwell
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. We look at seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Roxwell
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.