Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Benington Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Benington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Benington
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often 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 photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass, and people most often book us about water getting in at rooflights and gaps at upstands and abutments.
In a small place like Benington, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. 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 normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Benington (SG2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. We look closely at each of those details.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Benington often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- 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.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Local flat roofs in Benington
Aston Bury, about 2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Benington. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Benington Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you let a flat or house near Watton-At-Stone station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St Peter, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Benington is about 3 miles east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Benington is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
All of SG2 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Blacksmiths Hill, Town Lane and Three Stiles, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Aston (2 miles west), Hook's Cross (2 miles south-west), Bragbury End (3 miles south-west), Watton at Stone (3 miles south) and Shephall (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (3 miles west), St Albans (14 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (12 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south-west), Harpenden (12 miles south-west) and Hitchin (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Benington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Watton-At-Stone station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Lister Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Benington Castle (under half a mile west). Not far away are Astonbury Wood.
Towns and villages near Benington
Also in Benington
FAQs for Benington
Do you carry out roof surveys in Benington?
Yes, Benington is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Benington?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Benington?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Flat roofs cannot typically be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. For an older or listed building in a place like Benington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Benington
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note where water lies after a downpour
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.