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Flat roof survey in Tye Green, Essex
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Tye Green and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Tye Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tye Green
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. 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. Typical surveys look at a sagging deck under the covering and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, on EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Tye Green are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Tye Green (CB10)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Tye Green
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets that hold water back
- Raised blisters across the surface
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wimbish Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
FAQs for Tye Green
Is Tye Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Tye Green is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tye Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but your report describes the actual condition.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
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.
Towns and villages near Tye Green
What else we do in Tye Green
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Outbuildings and barns around Tye Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Practical tips
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note where water lies after a downpour
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Flat roof surveys around Tye Green
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. About 3.6 miles south lies Horham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Tye Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Newport (Essex) station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as St Paul's Mission Room, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Tye Green is about 4 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tye Green can all book flat roof surveys. Across Essex, we cover Tye Green. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We cover every part of the CB10 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Tye Green, we cover Howlett End (1 mile south), Wimbish Green (1 mile east), Cutlers Green (3 miles south), Thaxted (3 miles south-east) and Great Sampford (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (4 miles north-west), Halstead (14 miles east), Great Dunmow (8 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (8 miles south-west) and Great Notley (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Tye Green
Around Tye Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Hart Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newport (Essex) station, roughly 4.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Saffron Walden Museum (3.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is West Wood.