Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Ickleford Flat Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Ickleford. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Water getting in at rooflights
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Ickleford
Is Ickleford within the area you cover?
Yes, Ickleford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ickleford?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
How a flat roof survey works in Ickleford
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Typical surveys look at blistering in felt or asphalt and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, across EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets.
Older buildings in small places like Ickleford may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Ickleford (SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Flat roof surveys in Ickleford: local notes
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you let a flat or house near Hitchin station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take a building like Ickleford Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you live in an older home near Church of St Katharine, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Ickleford is about 2 miles north of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Ickleford get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Ickleford. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SG5. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Greenfield Lane, Boswell Drive and Chambers Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Bearton (1 mile south), Westmill (1 mile south), Walsworth (1 mile south-east), Hitchin (2 miles south) and Benslow (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (6 miles south-east), St Albans (15 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles south), Harpenden (11 miles south), Hatfield (15 miles south) and Hertford (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Ickleford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Priory School, Butts Close and Plume Of Feathers Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Ickleford is Hitchin station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Garden City Collection Study Centre (1.4 miles north-east) and Fairfield Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ickleford include Oughtonhead Nature Reserve and Markham's Hill.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Ickleford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Useful tips for Ickleford property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. For an older or listed building in a place like Ickleford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ickleford
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.