Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Hinxworth Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Hinxworth. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roof survey in Hinxworth: what you get
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. 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 GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and loose or cracked edge trims.
Somewhere as small as Hinxworth, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them 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
- Hinxworth (SG7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Hinxworth questions
Is Hinxworth in the area you cover?
Yes, Hinxworth is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hinxworth as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hinxworth?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
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What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Hinxworth
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Cracked or split membrane
If you own a rental within reach of Arlesey station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. In a small place like Hinxworth, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Rural addresses near Hinxworth can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Hinxworth
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Hinxworth Place, about 0.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hinxworth. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Hinxworth is in Hertfordshire. Hinxworth is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Hinxworth is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
We cover every part of SG7 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on High Street, Homefield and Chapel Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Hinxworth, we cover Bury End (1 mile south-east), Ashwell End (1 mile east), Caldecote (1 mile south), Newnham (2 miles south) and Ashwell (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (10 miles south), Hitchin (8 miles south-west), Letchworth (5 miles south), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles south), Stotfold (3 miles south-west) and Baldock (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Hinxworth
The closest station to Hinxworth is Arlesey station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Fairfield Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Ashwell Village Museum (2 miles east). Not far away are Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass