Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Cold Christmas
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Cold Christmas, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cold Christmas
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you’ve noticed pools of water lying on the roof and outlets that hold water back, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Cold Christmas, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Cold Christmas (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Cold Christmas
Will you come out to Cold Christmas?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cold Christmas?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Cold Christmas as anywhere else.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
How do I book a survey in Cold Christmas?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’ll then get the report by email.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are usually where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. We look at seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Cold Christmas
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Cold Christmas can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Flat and commercial roofs around Cold Christmas
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With Much Hadham Palace about 3.9 miles north-east, Cold Christmas 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.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Ware station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Anyone responsible for a site like Thundridge Church of England Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Cold Christmas is about 2 miles north-east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Cold Christmas, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in SG12 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We also cover Wadesmill (1 mile north-west), Thundridge (1 mile west), High Cross (1 mile north-west), Babbs Green (1 mile south-east) and Wareside (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (9 miles north-west), St Albans (15 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (7 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (15 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).
What’s near Cold Christmas
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Windmill Public House and The Chauncy School. The nearest railway station is Ware station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Street Lighting (2.5 miles south) and Hertford County Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Cold Christmas include King's Meads.