Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Furneux Pelham
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Furneux Pelham, with photos and a written report.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Outlets that hold water back
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older rural homes like those around Furneux Pelham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How a flat roof survey works in Furneux Pelham
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. Typical surveys look at water getting in at rooflights and edge trims that have lifted or split, on mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber.
Some older homes in villages like Furneux Pelham 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Furneux Pelham (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
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Furneux Pelham: your questions answered
Is Furneux Pelham in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Furneux Pelham is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Furneux Pelham?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
Flat roof surveys around Furneux Pelham
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark such as 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.
Furneux Pelham is about 5 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We provide flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Furneux Pelham and nearby. Furneux Pelham is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of SG9 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on The Street and The Causeway. Other places close to Furneux Pelham include Albury (1 mile south), Gravesend (2 miles south), Brent Pelham (2 miles north), Clapgate (2 miles south) and Great Hormead (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (11 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (5 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south-west), Hitchin (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (13 miles south) and Hertford (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Furneux Pelham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Star Public House, among other places. A little further out are Brent Pelham (2.1 miles north).
How we price flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Furneux Pelham
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Cracked or split membrane
Take a building like Furneux Pelham Church of England School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- What insurance they carry
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Useful tips for Furneux Pelham property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.