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Flat roof survey in Green Tye, Hertfordshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Green Tye, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
Flat roof survey in Green Tye: what you get
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We are often asked to look into failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and water getting in at rooflights, on mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes.
In a village or hamlet like Green Tye, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Green Tye (SG10)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- 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 phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Green Tye
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
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Prices for flat roof surveys in Green Tye
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Green Tye
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Green Tye. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Green Tye questions
Is Green Tye within the area you cover?
Yes, Green Tye is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Green Tye is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a fixed number of years, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. Any we find are noted and photographed.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Green Tye 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.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Local flat roofs in Green Tye
The wider area around Green Tye has a long history of building, with Much Hadham Palace about 1.3 miles north-west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Landlords with a home close to Bishops Stortford station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. The streets around a church such as Church of St Thomas are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Green Tye is about 3 miles south-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We cover Green Tye and the rest of Hertfordshire. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Green Tye. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SG10 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Hadham Cross (1 mile west), Much Hadham (1 mile north-west), Nether Street (2 miles south-west), Hadham Ford (2 miles north) and Widford (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (3 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles west), Hoddesdon (8 miles south-west), Cheshunt (11 miles south-west) and Hatfield (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Green Tye
The nearest railway station is Bishops Stortford station, about 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Herts and Essex Hospital (3.6 miles north-east) and Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (0.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Green Tye includes Thorley Wash nature reserve.