Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Aston, Hertfordshire
We carry out flat roof surveys in Aston and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Leave it or get it looked at?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. In a small place like Aston, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Aston
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aston
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps at upstands and abutments and cracked or split membrane.
Older buildings in small places like Aston may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Aston (SG2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
Aston questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Aston?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Aston within the area you cover?
Yes. Aston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Book a survey every few years
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Aston
About 0.7 miles south lies Aston Bury, a reminder of how long the area around Aston has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Aston is part of Stevenage, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Many of those flat roofs have been re-covered over the years, and some may still have older felt.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Knebworth station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Aston is about 2 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Aston get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. There is also a page for London.
We cover every part of SG2 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Penn Close, Benington Road and Brook Field and the roads around them. Other places close to Aston include Bragbury End (1 mile south), Shephall (1 mile west), Hook's Cross (1 mile south), Benington (2 miles east) and Knebworth (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover St Albans (12 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (7 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Aston
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Heathcote School, Rose And Crown Public House and Barnwell School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Knebworth station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Benington Castle (1.5 miles east) and Stevenage Museum (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ridlins Mire.
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How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Aston frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. Those details are where we focus.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.