Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Flaunden, Hertfordshire
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Flaunden. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Standing water left after rain
- Raised blisters across the surface
When to book a survey in Flaunden
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Cracked or split membrane
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalene (Church of England), flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
How a flat roof survey works in Flaunden
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge 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. We’re frequently asked to look into outlets that hold water back and upstands pulling away from walls, across upstands and outlets, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt.
Some older homes in villages like Flaunden are 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Flaunden (HP3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flaunden questions
Is Flaunden within the area you cover?
Yes. Flaunden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Flaunden?
Yes, Flaunden is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Flaunden as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the roof itself where that is safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
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 ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address.
Flat roof surveys around Flaunden
The wider area around Flaunden has a long history of building, with Chenies Manor House about 1.6 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Clement Danes School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own a rental within reach of Chalfont & Latimer station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Flaunden is about 3 miles north-east of Amersham, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Flaunden work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Flaunden and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the HP3 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Flaunden: Belsize (1 mile east), Chenies (1 mile south), Latimer (2 miles south-west), Little Chalfont (3 miles south-west) and Chorleywood (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (6 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (5 miles north-east), St Albans (9 miles north-east), Harpenden (11 miles north-east), Hatfield (14 miles east) and Borehamwood (11 miles east).
Near you in Flaunden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Green Dragon pub, among other places. Flaunden’s nearest station is Chalfont & Latimer station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Fair Organ Museum (3.1 miles south-west) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (4.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Flaunden includes Sarratt Bottom nature reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Flaunden
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Flaunden. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Flaunden, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.