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Flat roof survey in Tye Green, Essex
Flat roof surveys in Tye Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets that hold water back
How a flat roof survey works in Tye Green
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 ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are pools of water lying on the roof and leaks around rooflights.
Some older homes in villages like Tye Green are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Tye Green (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Tye Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Local flat roofs in Tye Green
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cressing Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Barnabas, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you let a flat or house near Cressing station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Tye Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. We carry out flat roof surveys in Tye Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We cover every part of CM77 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Halls Grove, The Westering and Heycroft Drive and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Hawbush Green (1 mile east), Long Green (1 mile north), The Green (1 mile south-west), Black Notley (1 mile west) and White Notley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (14 miles east), Chelmsford (9 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Witham (4 miles south-east), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Near you in Tye Green
In Tye Green, that means homes and buildings near Alec Hunter Academy and The Three Ashes pub, among other places. Tye Green has its own railway station: Cressing station. Nearby you’ll also find Cressing Temple (1.6 miles south-east) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sandylay and Moat Woods.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tye Green
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Why act early in Tye Green
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. For an older or listed building in a place like Tye Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tye Green
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Every finding written up with photos
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What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tye Green questions
Will you come out to Tye Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Tye Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Tye Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’ll then get the report by email.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks typically begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.