Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Broxbourne Flat Roof Survey
We carry out flat roof surveys in Broxbourne and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Flat roof survey in Broxbourne: what you get
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with photos of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We’re often asked to look into loose or cracked edge trims and standing water left after rain, across mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes.
In smaller places like Broxbourne, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Broxbourne (EN10, EN11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Broxbourne
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Broxbourne station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Sheredes Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Broxbourne is about 6 miles west of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. Broxbourne is one of many places we visit across Hertfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Broxbourne is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: EN10 and EN11. We cover properties on New Road, Cock Lane and Bell Lane and the roads around them. You will find Broxbourne on the A10 and A1170, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Broxbourne include Hoddesdon (1 mile north-east), High Leigh (1 mile north), Wormley (1 mile south), Goose Green (1 mile north-west) and Woollensbrook (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (13 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles north-west), Harpenden (15 miles west) and Cheshunt (3 miles south-west).
Around Broxbourne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Golden Lion Inn, Barclay Park and Sheredes School. Broxbourne’s nearest station is Broxbourne station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Barrowfield (3.7 miles north) and Lowewood Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Cheshunt Lake and Danemead.
Also near Broxbourne
What else we do in Broxbourne
Prices for flat roof surveys in Broxbourne
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Useful tips for Broxbourne property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
When to book a survey in Broxbourne
The details are frequently where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
Common reasons to book include:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Augustine, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive
FAQs for Broxbourne
Do you cover smaller places like Broxbourne?
Yes. Broxbourne is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Broxbourne is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey works
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 an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Broxbourne, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- 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
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs