Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Bricket Wood Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Bricket Wood, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Leaks around rooflights
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Bricket Wood
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Landlords with a home close to Bricket Wood station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the survey will not cover
How a flat roof survey works in Bricket Wood
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber, and people most often book us about leaks around rooflights and edge trims that have lifted or split.
Around a smaller place like Bricket Wood, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Bricket Wood (AL2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to Bricket Wood is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Bricket Wood: your questions answered
Is Bricket Wood within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Bricket Wood in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Bricket Wood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Local flat roofs in Bricket Wood
About 1.1 miles west lies High Elms Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Bricket Wood has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently 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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Shop and office owners around Village Arcade St Albans may find that the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Bricket Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Watford, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Bricket Wood, we can come and survey your property. Bricket Wood is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We cover every part of the AL2 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Station Road, Brackendene and Moss Side or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A405 close by, Bricket Wood is easy for us to reach for flat roof surveys. We also cover Waterdale (1 mile west), How Wood (1 mile north-east), Chiswell Green (1 mile north), Frogmore (2 miles north-east) and Park Street (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (3 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (5 miles north-west), St Albans (4 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (8 miles north) and Hoddesdon (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Bricket Wood
In Bricket Wood, that means homes and buildings near Garston Park, The Black Boy Public House and Saint Michael's Catholic High School. For rail, the closest station is Bricket Wood station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Radlett and District Museum (3 miles south-east) and Hilfield Castle (4 miles south). The countryside around Bricket Wood includes Longspring Wood and Verulamium Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bricket Wood
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Why it is worth a survey now in Bricket Wood
A small split in a flat roof is usually a modest job when it’s found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. On a bungalow or cottage around Bricket Wood, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bricket Wood
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.