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Flat Roof Survey in Maple Cross
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Maple Cross, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Flat roof survey in Maple Cross: what you get
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and cracks in the covering and signs of deflection in the roof deck.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Maple Cross take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Maple Cross (WD3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Maple Cross often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Maple Cross
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
Places near Maple Cross
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What we are asked to look at in Maple Cross
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Standing water left after rain
- A sagging deck under the covering
Take an older house close to Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details frequently fail before the main surface. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Maple Cross
Is my home in Maple Cross 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Maple Cross?
Yes, Maple Cross is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Flat roof surveys around Maple Cross
About 3.7 miles north lies Chenies Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Maple Cross has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you look after a building such as Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Rickmansworth station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Maple Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Rickmansworth, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Maple Cross, we can come and survey your property. Maple Cross is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for London.
We work across the WD3 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Pinchfield, Tichborne and Woodwicks or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Maple Cross include West Hyde (1 mile south), Horn Hill (1 mile west), Heronsgate (1 mile north), Chalfont Common (2 miles west) and Chalfont St Peter (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (6 miles north-east), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles north), St Albans (12 miles north-east), Harpenden (15 miles north-east), Borehamwood (11 miles east) and Berkhamsted (10 miles north).
Around Maple Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Dumb Bell pub and Rickmansworth Aquadrome, among other places. The nearest railway station is Rickmansworth station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Chiltern Open Air Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Harefield Hospital (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Maple Cross include Lynsters Lake and Northmoor Hill Wood.
What affects the price in Maple Cross
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.