Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Highfield, Hertfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Highfield. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Leaks around rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Highfield questions
Is my home in Highfield listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Highfield worth including?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when you book. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
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. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
Flat roof survey in Highfield
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We survey GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are outlets that hold water back and splits and cracks in the covering.
In a smaller place like Highfield, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Highfield (HP2, HP1)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Highfield
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. A visit to a smaller place like Highfield is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- 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
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Homes in smaller places like Highfield can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Highfield
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Book a survey every few years
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys usually lasts longer.
What we are asked to look at in Highfield
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Paul's, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
Flat roof surveys around Highfield
With Batchwood Hall about 4.4 miles east, Highfield sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take a building like Yewtree Primary School: 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 Hemel Hempstead station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Highfield is about 1 mile north of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Highfield and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Surveys in HP2 and HP1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Juno Road, Great Road and Dione Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A4147 close by, Highfield is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Highfield, we cover Adeyfield (1 mile south-east), Hemel Hempstead (1 mile south), Piccotts End (1 mile north-west), Grovehill (1 mile south-west) and Woodhall Farm (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (7 miles south), Stevenage (15 miles north-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles east), Harpenden (6 miles north-east) and Hitchin (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Highfield
In Highfield, that means homes and buildings near Gadebridge Park, The Old Bell pub and The Astley Cooper School, among other places. Highfield’s nearest station is Hemel Hempstead station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Redbourn Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Long Deans.