Essex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Hempstead, Essex
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Hempstead, with photos and a written report.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
Flat roof survey in Hempstead: what you get
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you’ve noticed a sagging deck under the covering and outlets choked with leaves and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Hempstead, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Hempstead (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Hempstead: your questions answered
Will you come out to Hempstead?
Yes. Hempstead is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Hempstead listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Where it is 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. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hempstead
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
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.
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How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Hempstead often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop 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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Flat and commercial roofs around Hempstead
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. In and around Hempstead, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Hempstead is in Essex. We survey roofs in Hempstead as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Essex, we cover Hempstead and the places around it. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CB10 is covered for flat roof surveys. You’ll find streets like High Street, Church Road and Harvey Way. Close by, we survey roofs in The Common (2 miles west), Radwinter (2 miles west), Maple End (2 miles west), Wimbish (3 miles south-west) and Steventon End (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Braintree (12 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (6 miles west), Halstead (12 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (10 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (11 miles south-west) and Great Notley (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Hempstead
We work in homes and buildings around Rose And Crown Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Castle Camps (2.7 miles north) and Saffron Walden Community Hospital (5.3 miles west). Not far away are West Wood.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. We look closely at each of those details.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- 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. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
Prices for flat roof surveys in Hempstead
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.