Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Lower Sheering Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Lower Sheering and across Hertfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Why act early in Lower Sheering
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. For older village homes like those around Lower Sheering, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A report with photos
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roof survey in Lower Sheering
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. Typical surveys look at damaged trims at the roof edge and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, on upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass.
Some older homes in villages like Lower Sheering are 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Lower Sheering (CM21, CM22)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Lower Sheering
What else we do in Lower Sheering
FAQs for Lower Sheering
Is Lower Sheering in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Lower Sheering is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Lower Sheering listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is typically one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Lower Sheering
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
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. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older rural homes like those around Lower Sheering can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Local flat roofs in Lower Sheering
With Barrington Hall about 4.2 miles north-east, Lower Sheering 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. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take a building like Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of Great St Mary's, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For landlords with property near Sawbridgeworth station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Lower Sheering is about 3 miles north-east of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. Lower Sheering is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Lower Sheering and the places around it. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
All of CM21 and CM22 is covered for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Back Lane, Vantorts Road and Forebury Avenue and the roads around them. We also cover Sawbridgeworth (1 mile west), Sheering (1 mile east), High Wych (2 miles west), Gaston Green (2 miles north) and Spellbrook (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bishop's Stortford (4 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (8 miles south-west), Cheshunt (11 miles south-west), Hertford (10 miles west) and Ware (8 miles west).
Landmarks near Lower Sheering
In Lower Sheering, that means homes and buildings near Leventhorpe, Gibberd Garden and King William IV Public House and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Lower Sheering itself: Sawbridgeworth station. Other landmarks nearby include Harlow Mill (1.9 miles south-west) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Portingbury Hills and Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
You can learn a lot 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.