Essex · London and the South East
Hinxton Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Hinxton, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like Hinxton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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 is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
How a flat roof survey works in Hinxton
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photos of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you’re worried about water getting in at rooflights and blocked or damaged outlets, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Hinxton, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Hinxton (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. We look closely at each of those details.
Towns and villages near Hinxton
Other services in Hinxton
Why it is worth a survey now in Hinxton
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hinxton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Hinxton
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hinxton
Is Hinxton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Hinxton 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.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It frequently means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
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 call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Local flat roofs in Hinxton
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With Audley End House about 4.8 miles south, Hinxton sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary and St John the Evangelist, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Whittlesford Parkway station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Hinxton is about 5 miles north-west of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Hinxton is one of many places we visit across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CB10. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Hunts Lane and Mill Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Ickleton (1 mile south), Great Chesterford (2 miles south-east) and Elmdon (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Saffron Walden (5 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (13 miles south), Elsenham (12 miles south), Thaxted (11 miles south-east), Newport (7 miles south) and Takeley (15 miles south).
What’s near Hinxton
We work in homes and buildings around Red Lion Inn, among other places. Hinxton’s nearest station is Whittlesford Parkway station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find American Air Museum (2.4 miles west) and Fowlmere Castle (4.5 miles west). Not far away are Little Trees Hill.