Essex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Wickford
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Wickford, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wickford
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed gaps at upstands and abutments and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a town like Wickford, lots of shops, schools and business units have flat roofs. They’re easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling tile. A careful look at outlets, upstands and the membrane itself shows where it stands. If someone else manages the building, let us know so roof access can be arranged.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Wickford (SS12, SS11, CM11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. A defect spotted early can be planned and budgeted for, while one found after water comes through usually has to be dealt with in a hurry, in Wickford as anywhere.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. A survey in Wickford needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- 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
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Prices for flat roof surveys in Wickford
To price your survey, we look at:
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Wickford
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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
For an older house near a landmark like St Andrew, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Landlords with a home close to Wickford station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Eastgate Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Wickford is about 4 miles north-east of Basildon, in Essex. We survey roofs in Wickford and the rest of Essex. Wickford is one of the places in Essex where we work for flat roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We work across the SS12, SS11 and CM11 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on High Street, Market Road and Upper Market Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Wickford is on the A129 and A132, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Wickford: Shotgate (1 mile east), Runwell (1 mile north), Battlesbridge (2 miles north-east), Rawreth (2 miles east) and Brock Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles north), Basildon (4 miles south-west), Brentwood (10 miles west), Maldon (11 miles north-east), Canvey Island (6 miles south-east) and Billericay (5 miles west).
Around Wickford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Beauchamps High School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wickford station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Rayleigh Castle (3.6 miles east) and Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Shotgate Thickets.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wickford
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Wickford
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Wickford?
Not much. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy, and the visit in Wickford can get straight on.
Do you cover Wickford?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Wickford is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
There’s 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.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.