Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Brent Pelham Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Brent Pelham, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets that hold water back
Do you need a flat roof survey in Brent Pelham?
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
How a flat roof survey works in Brent Pelham
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets, and people most often book us about failed seals around rooflight kerbs and blisters and bubbles in the covering.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Brent Pelham take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Brent Pelham (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why get it checked now?
Flat roofs can’t usually be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Brent Pelham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
Questions from Brent Pelham
Do you cover Brent Pelham?
Yes, Brent Pelham is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Is Brent Pelham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Brent Pelham can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brent Pelham
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Flat roofs in Brent Pelham
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For any home in Brent Pelham, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Brent Pelham is about 7 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Brent Pelham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Flat roof surveys in SG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Pump Hill and The Causeway or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the B1038, Brent Pelham is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Brent Pelham, we cover Furneux Pelham (2 miles south), Great Hormead (2 miles west), Daw's End (2 miles north-west), Anstey (2 miles north-west) and Lower Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (7 miles south-east), Hitchin (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (15 miles south), Hertford (13 miles south-west) and Letchworth (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Brent Pelham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Black Horse Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Anstey Hales Farm (2 miles north-west).
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.