Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Barwick, Hertfordshire
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Barwick, with photos and a written report.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Raised blisters across the surface
- A sagging deck under the covering
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
About our flat roof survey in Barwick
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you’re worried about blisters and bubbles in the covering and edge trims that have lifted or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Barwick take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Barwick (SG11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. For an older or listed building in a place like Barwick, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Questions from Barwick
Do you cover smaller places like Barwick?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barwick?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How do I book a survey in Barwick?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Flat roof surveys in Barwick: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. The wider area around Barwick has a long history of building, with Much Hadham Palace about 2.9 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to St Mary's: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you let a flat or house near Ware station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Barwick is about 3 miles north-east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Barwick and the surrounding area. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Barwick and the places around it. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the SG11 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Barwick, we cover Colliers End (1 mile north-west), High Cross (1 mile south-west), Standon Green End (2 miles west), Cold Christmas (2 miles south) and Wadesmill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Stevenage (9 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south-west), Harpenden (15 miles west), Hitchin (14 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (7 miles south).
What’s near Barwick
The nearest railway station is Ware station, roughly 3.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hertford County Hospital (5.8 miles south-west) and Barrowfield (4.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Barwick include King's Meads.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Barwick, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Barwick, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.