Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Wakes Colne, Essex
Flat roof surveys in Wakes Colne, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Outlets that hold water back
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere as small as Wakes Colne, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check 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
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
About our flat roof survey in Wakes Colne
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. We survey GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are raised blisters across the surface and outlets choked with leaves and silt.
Some older homes in villages like Wakes Colne are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Wakes Colne (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Also near Wakes Colne
More services for Wakes Colne
Wakes Colne questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wakes Colne?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Wakes Colne within the area you cover?
Yes. Wakes Colne is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Wakes Colne?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Flat roof surveys in Wakes Colne: local notes
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you look after a building like Chappel Church of England Controlled Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Chappel & Wakes Colne station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you live in an older home near Church of St Barnabas, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Wakes Colne is about 5 miles east of Halstead, in Essex. We survey roofs in Wakes Colne across London and South East England. Wakes Colne is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CO6. We cover properties on Station Road, The Street and Colchester Road. Being close to the A1124, Wakes Colne is easy for us to reach for flat roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Chappel (1 mile south), Rose Green (1 mile south-east), Swan Street (1 mile south), White Colne (1 mile west) and Great Tey (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Colchester (7 miles east), Braintree (9 miles west), Maldon (14 miles south), Witham (10 miles south-west), Camulodunum (6 miles south-east) and Halstead (5 miles west).
Near you in Wakes Colne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Colne Valley and The Swan pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Wakes Colne itself: Chappel & Wakes Colne station. Other landmarks nearby include Mount Bures (2.5 miles north) and Halstead Hospital (5.2 miles west). Open spaces near Wakes Colne include Sergeants Orchard.
Useful tips for Wakes Colne property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. Around Wakes Colne, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Wakes Colne
- 98% of clients satisfied
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.