Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Hill End Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Hill End, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Pools of water lying on the roof
How a flat roof survey works in Hill End
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. We survey EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we are asked to look at most are outlets that hold water back and signs of deflection in the roof deck.
In a village or hamlet like Hill End, 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. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Hill End (UB9)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
How we price flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will usually ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Look for standing water a day after rain
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Flat roof surveys around Hill End
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With Ickenham Hall about 4.1 miles south-east, Hill End sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Harefield Infant School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For an older house near a landmark like Harefield Baptist Church, 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 Rickmansworth station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Hill End is about 2 miles south-west of Rickmansworth, in Buckinghamshire. Hill End is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Hill End and the places around it. London is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in UB9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Hill End Road, Plough Lane and Springwell Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Hill End, we cover Harefield (1 mile south), Woodcock Hill (1 mile north-east), Batchworth (2 miles north-east), Mill End (2 miles north) and Batchworth Heath (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (11 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north-west), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (7 miles west) and Chalfont St Peter (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Hill End
In Hill End, that means homes and buildings near The Harefield Academy, The Green and The King's Arms Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rickmansworth station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Harefield Hospital (0.5 miles south) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hill End include Northmoor Hill Wood and Tumbling Bay.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Hill End can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Questions from Hill End
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hill End?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hill End?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. 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.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.