Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Anstey Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Anstey, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Outlets that hold water back
- Water getting in at rooflights
Flat roof surveys in Anstey: local notes
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Anstey First School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Anstey is in Hertfordshire. If you’re in Anstey, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Here we cover the SG9 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Moatside and St Georges End, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Daw's End (1 mile south), Great Hormead (2 miles south), Lower Green (2 miles north-east), Wyddial (2 miles south-west) and Brent Pelham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (11 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles south-east), Hitchin (14 miles west), Hertford (13 miles south-west), Letchworth (11 miles west) and Ware (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Anstey
Around Anstey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Blind Fiddler pub. A little further out are Anstey Hales Farm (less than half a mile east). For a walk, there’s Hawkins Wood.
Flat roof survey in Anstey: what you get
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’re worried about cracked or split membrane and raised blisters across the surface, we can find out what’s behind it, on GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Anstey take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Anstey (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Anstey
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Look out for signs like these:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Outlets that hold water back
If you live in an older home near Church of St George, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
Anstey: your questions answered
Do you cover Anstey?
Yes, Anstey is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Anstey?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. Sometimes a few 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. Around Anstey, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Anstey
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
How we price flat roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Anstey can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.