Essex · London and the South East
Upshire Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Upshire from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Upshire questions
Will you come out to Upshire?
Yes, Upshire is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Upshire is listed?
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.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We do not give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, like old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Flat roof survey in Upshire: what you get
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We are often asked to look into upstands pulling away from walls and standing water left after rain, across single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber.
In a village or hamlet like Upshire, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Upshire (EN9)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the price in Upshire
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Flat roofs in Upshire
Hill Hall, about 4.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upshire. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with 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.
Landlords with a home close to Cheshunt station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Thomas, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Upshire is about 2 miles east of Waltham Abbey, in Essex. Surveys in Upshire work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Upshire is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in EN9 is covered for flat roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Waltham Abbey (2 miles west), High Beech (2 miles south), Debden Green (2 miles south-east), Theydon Bois (3 miles south-east) and Sewardstone (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Harlow (6 miles north-east), Brentwood (12 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south), Epping (3 miles east), Harold Wood (10 miles south-east) and Buckhurst Hill (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Upshire
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy and The Woodbine pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Upshire is Cheshunt station, roughly 3.1 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St. Margaret's Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Epping Signalling Museum (2.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Home Mead and Lippitts Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Older cottages and farmhouses around Upshire can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Upshire
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Upshire can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is 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 the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Upshire
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Upshire Primary Foundation School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection