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Flat Roof Survey in Sibley's Green
Need a flat roof survey in Sibley's Green? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sibley's Green
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are splits, cracks and crazing and ponding water that doesn’t drain away.
In a small place like Sibley's Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Sibley's Green (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sibley's Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
How we price flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Useful tips for Sibley's Green property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Common questions in Sibley's Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sibley's Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Sibley's Green?
Yes, Sibley's Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
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 don’t know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Sibley's Green?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Sibley's Green
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. The wider area around Sibley's Green has a long history of building, with Horham Hall about 1.9 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Stansted Airport station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Putteridge High School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Sibley's Green is about 8 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We carry out flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Sibley's Green and the surrounding area. Across Essex, we cover Sibley's Green and the places around it. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Flat roof surveys in CM6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Monk Street (1 mile north-west), Duton Hill (1 mile south-west), Bardfield End Green (1 mile north-east), Tilty (2 miles south-west) and Lindsell (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (15 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (8 miles north-west) and Halstead (12 miles east).
What’s near Sibley's Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Greyhound Public House. The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 4.8 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Little Easton Moat (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Sibley's Green includes West Wood.
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The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: 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 an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Sibley's Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.