Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in High Cross, Hertfordshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across High Cross, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blocked or damaged outlets
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as High Cross, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in High Cross
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. Typical surveys look at cracked or split membrane and leaks around rooflights, across upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass.
Older buildings in small places like High Cross may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- High Cross (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near High Cross
What else we do in High Cross
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in High Cross
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
How we price flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local flat roofs in High Cross
With Much Hadham Palace about 4.2 miles east, High Cross sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Anyone responsible for a site like Thundridge Church of England Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St John the Evangelist, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For landlords with property near Ware station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
High Cross is about 2 miles north of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We cover High Cross and the rest of Hertfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We work across the SG11 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include North Drive, Chestnut Grove and Poplar Close, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Wadesmill (1 mile south-west), Standon Green End (1 mile north), Thundridge (1 mile south), Cold Christmas (1 mile south-east) and Barwick (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (8 miles north-west), St Albans (15 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south-west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (13 miles north-west).
Near you in High Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Horse Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ware station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Street Lighting (3.4 miles south) and Hertford County Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s King's Meads.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in High Cross
Is High Cross in the area you cover?
Yes, High Cross is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in High Cross as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in High Cross is listed?
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.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
A precise figure is not something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.