Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chipping Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys across Chipping, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chipping
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes, and people most often book us about failed seals around rooflight kerbs and loose or cracked edge trims.
Older buildings in small places like Chipping may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Chipping (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Chipping frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
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Do you need a flat roof survey in Chipping?
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Take a building like Freman College: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Chipping questions
Is Chipping within the area you cover?
Yes, Chipping is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Chipping in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Chipping is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Chipping?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
For a price for flat roof surveys in Chipping, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Flat roof surveys around Chipping
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Whatever the street in Chipping, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Chipping is in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Chipping, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Chipping, we cover Wyddial (1 mile east), Buckland (1 mile north), Throcking (1 mile south-west), Layston (1 mile south-east) and Buntingford (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (8 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles south-west), Hitchin (10 miles west), Hoddesdon (15 miles south) and Hertford (12 miles south).
Around Chipping
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Countryman pub. A little further out are Anstey Hales Farm (3.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Hawkins Wood.