Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Great Hormead
Flat roof surveys in Great Hormead from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Cracked or split membrane
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
How a flat roof survey works in Great Hormead
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey upstands and outlets, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks around rooflights and splits, cracks and crazing.
Older buildings in small places like Great Hormead may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Great Hormead (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Great Hormead
Is my home in Great Hormead listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is Great Hormead within the area you cover?
Yes, Great Hormead is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Great Hormead
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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. 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. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you look after a building like Hormead Church of England (VA) First School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Great Hormead is in Hertfordshire. If you’re in Great Hormead, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the SG9 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Anderson's Lane, Halfacre Lane and Horseshoe Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Great Hormead include Daw's End (1 mile north), Anstey (2 miles north), Wyddial (2 miles north-west), Layston (2 miles west) and Brent Pelham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (10 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (8 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-west), Hitchin (13 miles west), Hoddesdon (14 miles south) and Hertford (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Great Hormead
We work in homes and buildings around The Beehive pub. Well-known places in the area include Brent Pelham (1.7 miles north-east).
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices quoted always include 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.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll usually ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Great Hormead, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- 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.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Older and listed buildings around Great Hormead may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Great Hormead
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits and cracks in the covering
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.