Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Hatfield
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Hatfield from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Flat roof survey in Hatfield
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big 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. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blisters and bubbles in the covering and leaks around rooflights.
Around Hatfield, many garages, porches and extensions have flat roofs of their own. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed. Felt, rubber and fibreglass coverings each need a different approach. We do not test for asbestos, but our reports may flag materials that could contain it.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Hatfield (AL10, AL9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Hatfield book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Local flat roofs in Hatfield
Hatfield was built as one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Flat-roofed garages, porches and extensions from that era may have been re-covered more than once, or not at all. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them before they’re disturbed. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Hatfield. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own a rental within reach of Hatfield station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Hatfield, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Hatfield is about 4 miles east of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Hatfield, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Hatfield. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across AL10 and AL9 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Market Place, Bishop Square and Fiddle Bridge Lane. You will find Hatfield on the A414 and B197, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Smallford (2 miles west), Colney Heath (2 miles south-west), Sleapshyde (2 miles south-west), Stanborough (2 miles north) and Cooper's Green (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (10 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles west), Stevenage (10 miles north), St Albans (4 miles west), Welwyn Garden City (3 miles north-east) and Harpenden (6 miles north-west).
Around Hatfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Stanborough Park and The Cat and Fiddle pub. The nearest railway station is Hatfield station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and Howard Centre (2.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve.
How we price flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Hatfield frequently share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It is useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Common questions in Hatfield
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hatfield?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
My home in Hatfield has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when booking. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Is Hatfield in your area?
Yes. We cover Hatfield and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How do I book a survey in Hatfield?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows by email.
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
- Book a survey every few years
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
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.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes