Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Ashwell Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Ashwell, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Standing water left after rain
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Being in a smaller place like Ashwell doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashwell
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you are worried about blocked or damaged outlets and signs of deflection in the roof deck, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs alike.
Around a smaller place like Ashwell, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Ashwell (SG7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Ashwell
Other services in Ashwell
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Ashwell
Will you come out to Ashwell?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Ashwell in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
Why get it checked now?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. On a bungalow or cottage around Ashwell, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A report with photographs
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What affects the price in Ashwell
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Flat and commercial roofs around Ashwell
Historic houses such as Hinxworth Place, about 1.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Ashwell goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you let a flat or house near Ashwell & Morden station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. Take a building like Ashwell Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Ashwell is about 5 miles north-east of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. Ashwell gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Ashwell. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SG7. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Station Road and Alms Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Ashwell End (1 mile west), Bury End (2 miles west), Newnham (2 miles south-west), Caldecote (2 miles west) and Hinxworth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (9 miles south), Hitchin (8 miles south-west), Letchworth (5 miles south-west), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles south-west), Stotfold (4 miles south-west) and Baldock (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Ashwell
Around Ashwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rose And Crown Public House and the streets around them. Ashwell’s nearest station is Ashwell & Morden station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bygrave House (2.2 miles south) and Fairfield Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Fox Covert.