Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Enfield Wash Flat Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Enfield Wash from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
About our flat roof survey in Enfield Wash
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes, and people most often book us about signs of deflection in the roof deck and splits, cracks and crazing.
Around a smaller place like Enfield Wash, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Enfield Wash (EN3, EN1)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Enfield Wash
Other services in Enfield Wash
Flat roofs in Enfield Wash
With Forty Hall about 1.3 miles west, Enfield Wash sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you look after a building like Eastfield Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Turkey Street station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take an older house close to St George's Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Enfield Wash is about 2 miles north-east of Enfield, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Enfield Wash work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Enfield Wash is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. There is also a page for London.
Surveys in EN3 and EN1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Hoe Lane, Old Road and East Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Enfield Wash, we cover Enfield Highway (1 mile south), Enfield Lock (1 mile east), Bullsmoor (1 mile north-west), Freezywater (1 mile north-east) and Brimsdown (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Watford (15 miles west), St Albans (14 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles north-west), Hoddesdon (6 miles north), Cheshunt (3 miles north) and Hatfield (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Enfield Wash
We work in homes and buildings around Aylands School, Ark John Keats Academy and The White Horse Public House and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Enfield Wash itself: Turkey Street station. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Enfield (2.2 miles south-west) and St Michaels Hospital (2 miles west). Open spaces near Enfield Wash include Lippitts Hill and Ainslie Wood.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Parking around Enfield Wash is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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 is safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common questions in Enfield Wash
Is Enfield Wash in the area you cover?
Yes, Enfield Wash is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Enfield Wash listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What affects the price in Enfield Wash
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Why it is worth a survey now in Enfield Wash
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. Around Enfield Wash, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs