Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chaulden Flat Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Chaulden, with photos and a clear written report.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Standing water left after rain
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Checking the roof from ground level
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Flat roof survey in Chaulden: what you get
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you’re worried about leaks around rooflights and outlets that hold water back, we can find out what’s behind it, on GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs alike.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Chaulden can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Chaulden (HP1, HP3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Chaulden
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, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Hemel Hempstead, which Chaulden is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Many of those flat roofs have been re-covered over the years, and some may still have older felt. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them before they’re disturbed.
Landlords with a home close to Hemel Hempstead station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near St Stephen, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Chaulden is about 2 miles west of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Chaulden, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Chaulden. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
We survey roofs across HP1 and HP3 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Furze Road, London Road and Sundew Road. Chaulden sits on or near the A41, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Chaulden include Bourne End (1 mile west), Fields End (1 mile north-west), Potten End (2 miles north-west), Frithsden (2 miles north-west) and Bulstrode (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Watford (7 miles south-east), St Albans (7 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles east), Harpenden (8 miles north-east), Hatfield (12 miles east) and Borehamwood (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Chaulden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Three Horse Shoes Public House, John F Kennedy Catholic School and Gadebridge Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hemel Hempstead station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Hemel Hempstead Hospital (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Chaulden includes Long Deans.
What we’re asked to look at in Chaulden
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
If you look after a building such as Chaulden Junior School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Chaulden, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Common questions in Chaulden
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Chaulden be checked too?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it as you book. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Will you come out to Chaulden?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. We look closely at each of those details.
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are typically where trouble starts. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
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What affects the price in Chaulden
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.