Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Burnham Green
Need a flat roof survey in Burnham Green? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
FAQs for Burnham Green
Is Burnham Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Burnham Green listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a fixed number of years, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How a flat roof survey works in Burnham Green
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. 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. If you’re worried about outlets choked with leaves and silt and loose or cracked edge trims, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Burnham Green take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Burnham Green (AL6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Burnham Green
A small split in a flat roof is typically a modest job when it is 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 are dealing with. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Visits on any day of the week
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and letting agents in Burnham Green book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local flat roofs in Burnham Green
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Digswell House about 1.9 miles south-west, Burnham Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you run a business near Howard Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. Anyone responsible for a site like Monk's Walk School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Welwyn North station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Burnham Green is about 3 miles north-east of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Burnham Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Burnham Green is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. There’s also a page for London.
We work across AL6 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Burnham Close, Burgess Close and Burnham Green Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Tewin Wood (1 mile south-east), Harmer Green (1 mile west), Bull's Green (1 mile north-east), Tewin (1 mile south-east) and Oaklands (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Watford (15 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (14 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles north), St Albans (9 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east) and Welwyn Garden City (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Burnham Green
Around Burnham Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Belmont pub. For rail, the closest station is Welwyn North station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Datchworth Museum (1.1 miles north) and Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Burnham Green include Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Burnham Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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 do not climb up for a closer look.