Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Hunsdonbury, Hertfordshire
Need a flat roof survey in Hunsdonbury? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Cracked or split membrane
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Flat roof survey in Hunsdonbury
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are edge trims that have lifted or split and leaks around rooflights.
Some older homes in villages like Hunsdonbury are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re 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.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Hunsdonbury (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hunsdonbury
Will you come out to Hunsdonbury?
Yes. Hunsdonbury is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Hunsdonbury listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
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.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
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. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
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.
Local flat roofs in Hunsdonbury
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. About 4 miles north lies Much Hadham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Hunsdonbury has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take an older house close to St Francis Chapel: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you look after a building such as Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant 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 Roydon station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Hunsdonbury is about 3 miles north-west of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hunsdonbury can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Hunsdonbury is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in SG12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Acorn Street, Great Oak Court and Nine Ashes, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Hunsdonbury, we cover Hunsdon (1 mile north), Widford (1 mile north), Nether Street (2 miles north), Wareside (2 miles north-west) and Babbs Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (13 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles west), Hoddesdon (4 miles south-west), Cheshunt (8 miles south-west) and Hatfield (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Hunsdonbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Fox & Hounds pub and Roydon Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Roydon station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Princess Alexandra Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Hunsdonbury includes Hunsdon Mead.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Hunsdonbury needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Hunsdonbury book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.