Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Pimlico, Hertfordshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Pimlico. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pimlico
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often 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. We survey mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and loose or cracked edge trims.
Older buildings in small places like Pimlico may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Pimlico (HP3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pimlico: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pimlico?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Pimlico?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Why act early in Pimlico
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pimlico
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Local flat roofs in Pimlico
About 2.2 miles south-east lies High Elms Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Pimlico has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For businesses in and around places like Village Arcade St Albans, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. Take a building like Bedmond Academy: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Pimlico is about 2 miles south-east of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Pimlico can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in HP3 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Bedmond Road and Hyde Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Pimlico, we cover Bedmond (1 mile south), Westwick Row (1 mile north), Nash Mills (2 miles west), Leverstock Green (2 miles north-west) and Bennetts End (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (5 miles south), St Albans (4 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles north-east), Harpenden (7 miles north-east), Hatfield (8 miles east) and Hertford (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Pimlico
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Swan Public House and Longdean School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Kings Langley station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Village Arcade St Albans (3.5 miles north-east) and Hypocaust Museum (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Pimlico includes Verulamium Lake and Longspring Wood.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Pimlico?
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
If you own a rental within reach of Kings Langley station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around Pimlico, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What else we do in Pimlico
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
What we can’t see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets