Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Hadham Cross Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Hadham Cross, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
About our flat roof survey in Hadham Cross
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the 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 are frequently asked to look into dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and standing water left after rain, across single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass.
In a village or hamlet like Hadham Cross, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Hadham Cross (SG10)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hadham Cross
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Hadham Cross: your questions answered
Do you cover Hadham Cross?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hadham Cross as anywhere else.
Is Hadham Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, Hadham Cross is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain normally needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How do I book a survey in Hadham Cross?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Places near Hadham Cross
What else we do in Hadham Cross
When to book a survey in Hadham Cross
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs often 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
The streets around a church such as Church of St Thomas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Flat roofs in Hadham Cross
About 0.8 miles north-east lies Much Hadham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Hadham Cross has been built on. 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. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Landlords with a home close to Bishops Stortford station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Hadham Cross is about 4 miles west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hadham Cross can all book flat roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SG10 is covered for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Walnut Close and Tower Hill and the roads around them. You’ll find Hadham Cross on the B1004, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Hadham Cross, we cover Much Hadham (1 mile north), Green Tye (1 mile east), Nether Street (2 miles south), Widford (2 miles south) and Bromley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (4 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles west), Hoddesdon (7 miles south-west), Cheshunt (11 miles south-west) and Hatfield (14 miles south-west).
Around Hadham Cross
In Hadham Cross, that means homes and buildings near The Old Crown Inn And Bakers Cross (North) and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bishops Stortford station, about 4.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Herts and Essex Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (1 mile south-east). For a walk, there is Thorley Wash nature reserve.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Hadham Cross, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Hadham Cross
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. In a small place like Hadham Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.