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Flat roof survey in Tilty, Essex
Flat roof surveys in Tilty and the rest of Essex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Tilty needs a little journey planning: 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’s safe.
- 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 is 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.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Advice
About our flat roof survey in Tilty
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt, and the problems we are asked to look at most are signs of deflection in the roof deck and gaps at upstands and abutments.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Tilty take more wind and rain, 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Tilty (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Tilty
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tilty?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Tilty?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Tilty
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Ponding water that does not drain away
For landlords with property near Stansted Airport station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring
- Which limits apply to the survey
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
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What we cannot see
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
Flat roofs in Tilty
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, 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. With Horham Hall about 2 miles north, Tilty sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Tilty is about 3 miles north-west of Great Dunmow, in Essex. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tilty and nearby. Across Essex, we cover Tilty and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We cover every part of CM6 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Tilty include Duton Hill (1 mile north-east), Great Easton (1 mile south-east), Chickney (1 mile west), Sibley's Green (2 miles north-east) and Monk Street (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (8 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Around Tilty
In Tilty, that means homes and buildings near The Rising Sun Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, about 3.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Tilty includes West Wood.
Why act early in Tilty
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Tilty, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.