Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Graveley
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Graveley, with photos and a clear written report.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Outlets that hold water back
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
How a flat roof survey works in Graveley
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed blistering in felt or asphalt and standing water left after rain, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs alike.
In a small place like Graveley, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Graveley (SG4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Graveley property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, 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. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Flat roof surveys around Graveley
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. The wider area around Graveley has a long history of building, with Knebworth House about 4.4 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. Take a building like Graveley 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 Stevenage station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Graveley is about 2 miles north-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Graveley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Graveley is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
We work across the SG4 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Oak Lane and Ashwell Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Graveley, we cover Todd's Green (1 mile south-west), Great Wymondley (1 mile north-west), Little Wymondley (1 mile west), Titmore Green (1 mile south-west) and Lower Titmore Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include St Albans (14 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (3 miles west), Hoddesdon (15 miles south-east) and Hatfield (12 miles south).
Around Graveley
We work in homes and buildings around Waggon And Horses Public House, Church of Saint Nicholas and The John Henry Newman School and the streets around them. Graveley’s nearest station is Stevenage station, roughly 2.4 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Wymondley Castle (1.1 miles west) and Stevenage Museum (2.4 miles south). For a walk, there is Purwell Ninesprings.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Graveley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Graveley questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Graveley?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Graveley?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Graveley is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
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 complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Graveley
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a proper look.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, frequently laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
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What else we do in Graveley
Why it’s worth a survey now in Graveley
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. In a small place like Graveley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Graveley
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass