Essex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Staple Tye
Flat roof surveys across Staple Tye, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Water getting in at rooflights
Flat roof survey in Staple Tye: what you get
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed blisters and bubbles in the covering and splits, cracks and crazing, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Staple Tye, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them when you book. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Staple Tye (CM18, CM19)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
FAQs for Staple Tye
Is Staple Tye within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Staple Tye?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Staple Tye
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Staple Tye is part of Harlow, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Flat-roofed garages, porches and extensions from that era may have been re-covered more than once, or not at all.
Take an older house close to St James with St Luke: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. If you own a rental within reach of Harlow Town station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Staple Tye is about 1 mile south-west of Harlow, in Essex. We carry out flat roof surveys in Staple Tye for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Essex, we cover Staple Tye. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CM18 and CM19 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Echo Lane, Perry Road and Penlow Road. Staple Tye is on the A1169, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Staple Tye: Great Parndon (1 mile north-west), Jack's Hatch (1 mile south-west), Tylerscross (1 mile west), Little Parndon (2 miles north) and Broadley Common (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (6 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (14 miles north-east), Epping (4 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Staple Tye
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hawkenbury Meadow, Brays Grove and Drinker Moth pub, among other places. The closest station to Staple Tye is Harlow Town station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Staple Tye include Hunsdon Mead.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Staple Tye
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Anyone responsible for a site like Stewards Academy - Science Specialist will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you’ll get the report
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What else we do in Staple Tye
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a survey in Staple Tye, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Why act early in Staple Tye
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there is still time to plan the work. Blocked gutters on homes around Staple Tye overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Staple Tye
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.