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Flat roof survey in Stones Green, Essex
Flat roof surveys in Stones Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Prices for flat roof surveys in Stones Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat roof survey in Stones Green: what you get
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large 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 call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you are worried about upstands pulling away from walls and cracked or split membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Stones Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Stones Green (CO12)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Stones Green
How do I find out if my home in Stones Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Stones Green, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Stones Green is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Stones Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is 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.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Useful tips for Stones Green property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It is 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 to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Places near Stones Green
What else we do in Stones Green
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
What happens if roof problems are left?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Older cottages and farmhouses around Stones Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Stones Green
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Stones Green
Stones Green lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Wrabness station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Historic houses like Thorpe Hall, about 3.3 miles south, show how far back building around Stones Green goes. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once. If you look after a building such as Wix and Wrabness Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Stones Green is about 5 miles south-west of Harwich, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Stones Green can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in CO12 is covered for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Stone's Green Road and Colchester Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Oak Corner (1 mile south-east), Beaumont (1 mile south-east), Tendring Green (2 miles west), Tendring Heath (2 miles west) and Tendring (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (11 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south), Harwich (5 miles north-east), Camulodunum (12 miles west), Greenstead (9 miles west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles west).
Local landmarks in Stones Green
The nearest railway station is Wrabness station, roughly 3 miles north. Not far away are Oakfield Wood.