Essex · London and the South East
Steward's Green Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys across Steward's Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Outlets that hold water back
FAQs for Steward's Green
How do I find out if my home in Steward's Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Steward's Green?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Flat roof survey in Steward's Green
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you are worried about loose or cracked edge trims and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs alike.
In a small place like Steward's Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often 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 typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Steward's Green (CM16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Steward's Green
Also in Steward's Green
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat roof surveys in Steward's Green: local notes
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Steward's Green. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ivy Chimneys Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Steward's Green means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Steward's Green is about 4 miles north-east of Loughton, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Steward's Green can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Steward's Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CM16 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile east), Ivy Chimneys (1 mile west), Epping (1 mile north-west), Hobbs Cross (1 mile south) and Theydon Garnon (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (6 miles north), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles east), Loughton (4 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (5 miles west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north).
Around Steward's Green
In Steward's Green, that means homes and buildings near St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School and The Merry Fiddlers pub and the streets around them. A little further out are St. Margaret's Hospital (1.1 miles north) and Epping Signalling Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Gernon Bushes.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. Older and listed buildings around Steward's Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Steward's Green
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- PI and public liability insurance
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Steward's Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- 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 looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering frequently found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Steward's Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.