Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Bromley, Hertfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Bromley. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Standing water left after rain
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Water getting in at rooflights
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bromley
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How a flat roof survey works in Bromley
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. Common reasons to book are gaps at upstands and abutments and edge trims that have lifted or split, across EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets.
Somewhere as small as Bromley, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Bromley (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. For an older or listed building in a place like Bromley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why us?
- A report with photographs
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Nearby places to Bromley
Also in Bromley
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Bromley
Buyers frequently book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Raised blisters across the surface
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
For landlords with property near Bishops Stortford station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Flat roofs in Bromley
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Historic houses like Much Hadham Palace, about 1.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Bromley goes. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Bromley is about 4 miles west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Bromley, we can come and survey your property. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Bromley. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SG11. Other places close to Bromley include Standon (1 mile north-west), Hadham Ford (1 mile east), Much Hadham (1 mile south-east), Puckeridge (2 miles north-west) and Hadham Cross (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (10 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (4 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (9 miles south) and Cheshunt (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Bromley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fox And Hounds pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bishops Stortford station, roughly 4.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (2.8 miles south-east) and Moated mound (2.7 miles north-east).
Common questions in Bromley
Do you cover Bromley?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Bromley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Bromley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
How we price flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: 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. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Bromley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.