Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chells Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys across Chells, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Water getting in at rooflights
About our flat roof survey in Chells
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets, and people most often book us about leaks around rooflights and ponding water that doesn’t drain away.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Chells often have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them when booking, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Chells (SG2, SG1)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Chells
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why act early in Chells
Flat roofs can’t typically be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Blocked gutters on homes around Chells overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Chells
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
Flat roofs in Chells
With Aston Bury about 2.4 miles south, Chells sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Stevenage, which Chells 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. Flat-roofed garages, porches and extensions from that era may have been re-covered more than once, or not at all.
If you own a rental within reach of Stevenage station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a building such as The Nobel School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you live in an older home near St Hugh & St John, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Chells is about 1 mile east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Chells, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Chells. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Every address in SG2 and SG1 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Scott Road, Eliot Road and Newton Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Stevenage (1 mile west), St Nicholas (1 mile north-west), Pin Green (1 mile west), Aston End (1 mile south-east) and Bedwell (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like St Albans (13 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (5 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Chells
In Chells, that means homes and buildings near Lodge Farm Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Stevenage station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lister Hospital (2.1 miles north-west) and Benington Castle (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Chells include Pryor's Wood.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Chells
Landlords and letting agents in Chells book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Common questions in Chells
How do I find out if my home in Chells is listed?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Chells?
Yes, Chells is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How do I book a survey in Chells?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Parking around Chells is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.