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Flat roof survey in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Hemel Hempstead, with photos and a clear written report.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Flat roof survey in Hemel Hempstead: what you get
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’re worried about gaps at upstands and abutments and a sagging deck under the covering, we can find out what’s behind it.
A place the size of Hemel Hempstead has flat roofs on extensions, garages, dormers, shops, offices and blocks of flats. Felt roofs often last around 15–20 years, EPDM rubber around 30–50 years and GRP up to about 30, so knowing the covering and its age matters. Ponding, blistering, splits and tired upstands are the usual signs of age. Workmanship and upkeep matter as much as the material when it comes to how long a roof lasts.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Hemel Hempstead (HP2, HP3, HP1)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Towns and villages near Hemel Hempstead
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Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Hemel Hempstead?
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
If you own a rental within reach of Apsley station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
Hemel Hempstead: your questions answered
Is my home in Hemel Hempstead listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Hemel Hempstead worth including?
Often, yes, so mention it as you book. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Hemel Hempstead, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
How do I book a survey in Hemel Hempstead?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. 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.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Do you cover Hemel Hempstead for flat roof surveys?
Yes. Hemel Hempstead is part of the area we cover.
Why act early in Hemel Hempstead
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. For a shop, office or block in Hemel Hempstead, a roof leak can mean closed rooms, damaged stock or unhappy residents. It is easier to plan work than to react to it.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Town-centre streets in Hemel Hempstead can mean pay-and-display or permit parking, so a word about where to park saves time. Inside, the loft and any room with a stain are the places we’ll want to see. Outside, the roof is viewed from every point that is safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
What a flat roof survey looks like in Hemel Hempstead
The wider area around Hemel Hempstead has a long history of building, with High Elms Manor about 4.6 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Hemel Hempstead is one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Many of those flat roofs have been re-covered over the years, and some may still have older felt. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them before they’re disturbed.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Barnabas, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. If you look after a building like Broadfield Academy, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Hemel Hempstead is about 24 miles north-west of London, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Hemel Hempstead, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. There is also a page for London.
Here we cover the HP2, HP3 and HP1 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include The Queen's Square, High Street and Sun Square, and we cover them all. You will find Hemel Hempstead on the A41 and A414, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside Hemel Hempstead, we cover Grovehill (1 mile west), Woodhall Farm (1 mile west), Adeyfield (1 mile north-east), Highfield (1 mile north) and Bennetts End (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Watford (7 miles south-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles east), Harpenden (6 miles north-east), Hatfield (10 miles east) and Borehamwood (10 miles south-east). Hemel Hempstead is one of the larger places we cover in Hertfordshire.
Local landmarks in Hemel Hempstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gadebridge Park, The Full House and Adeyfield School. For rail, the closest station is Apsley station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Redbourn Museum (4 miles north-east) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Verulamium Lake and Long Deans.