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Flat roof survey in Hedgerley Green, Slough
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Hedgerley Green, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere like Hedgerley Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at 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.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
How a flat roof survey works in Hedgerley Green
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you are worried about ponding water that doesn’t drain away and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Hedgerley Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Hedgerley Green (SL2)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Hedgerley Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hedgerley Green?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Hedgerley Green is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hedgerley Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Flat roofs in Hedgerley Green
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. The wider area around Hedgerley Green has a long history of building, with Cliveden about 4.5 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Gerrards Cross station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Hedgerley Green is about 3 miles south-east of Beaconsfield, in Slough. We visit Hedgerley Green as part of our work across Slough. Our Slough coverage includes Hedgerley Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of SL2 is within our area for flat roof surveys. If you are just outside Hedgerley Green, we cover Gerrards Cross (2 miles east), Fulmer (2 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles south), Tatling End (3 miles east) and Wexham Street (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Slough (5 miles south), Cippenham (5 miles south-west), Chalvey (5 miles south), Britwell (4 miles south), Langley (6 miles south) and Upton (5 miles south).
What’s near Hedgerley Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bulstrode Park, The Chalfonts Community College and The White Horse Public House. For rail, the closest station is Gerrards Cross station, roughly 1.6 miles east. A little further out are Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (2.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Church Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we’re asked to look at in Hedgerley Green
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Anyone responsible for a site like Gayhurst School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hedgerley Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Why get it checked now?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. Around Hedgerley Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Hedgerley Green
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Useful tips for Hedgerley Green property owners
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Look for standing water a day after rain
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.