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Flat roof survey in Burn's Green, Hertfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Burn's Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Pools of water lying on the roof
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Burn's Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
How a flat roof survey works in Burn's Green
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you are worried about raised blisters across the surface and standing water left after rain, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Burn's Green are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Burn's Green (SG2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around Burn's Green
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Aston Bury, about 2.1 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burn's Green. If yours is one of the older homes, 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Benington Church of England Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you let a flat or house near Watton-At-Stone station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Burn's Green is about 4 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Burn's Green, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Burn's Green and the places around it. London is in our area too.
Every address in SG2 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Whempstead (1 mile south-east), Dane End (2 miles south-east), Haultwick (2 miles east), Sacombe (2 miles south-east) and Sacombe Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (4 miles north-west), St Albans (14 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south-west), Harpenden (12 miles south-west) and Hitchin (9 miles north-west).
Around Burn's Green
Around Burn's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Watton-At-Stone station, about 2.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find Datchworth Museum (3.7 miles south-west) and Lister Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Astonbury Wood.
Common questions in Burn's Green
Is Burn's Green in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you come out to Burn's Green?
Yes, Burn's Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you go up onto the roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Burn's Green
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Burn's Green
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Upstands pulling away from walls
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Peter, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their report turnaround times
- Their track record with similar roofs
Places near Burn's Green
What else we do in Burn's Green
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burn's Green
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Burn's Green. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small split in a flat roof is typically 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. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. For older village homes like those around Burn's Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Burn's Green
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- A written report with photographs
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.