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Flat roof survey in Hailey, Hertfordshire
Flat roof surveys in Hailey and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Common questions in Hailey
Is my home in Hailey listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Hailey?
Yes. Hailey is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
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. We check each of these and record what we find.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hailey
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. Common reasons to book are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and blisters and bubbles in the covering, across GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Hailey take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Hailey (SG13)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Hailey
Other services in Hailey
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Note where water lies after a downpour
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a village or hamlet like Hailey, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hailey
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When to book a survey in Hailey
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re frequently the first things to fail.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Leaks around rooflights
If you look after a building like Roselands Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
Flat and commercial roofs around Hailey
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to St Margarets (Herts) station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Hailey is about 2 miles north of Hoddesdon, in Hertfordshire. We visit Hailey as part of our work across Hertfordshire. Hailey is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for flat roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of SG13 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Hailey Lane, Springle Lane and College Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A1170, Hailey is easy for us to reach for flat roof surveys. We also cover Little Amwell (1 mile north-west), Woollensbrook (1 mile south-west), Hertford Heath (1 mile west), St Margarets (1 mile north-east) and Great Amwell (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Stevenage (11 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Cheshunt (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hailey
In Hailey, that means homes and buildings near The John Warner School, Barclay Park and The Galley Hall Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Hailey is St Margarets (Herts) station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Barrowfield (1.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Street Lighting (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there is Hertford Heath nature reserve.