Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Radwell, Hertfordshire
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Radwell, with photos and a written report.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Flat roof surveys around Radwell
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses like Hinxworth Place, about 2.4 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Radwell goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Radwell is about 2 miles north of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. In Radwell, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Radwell is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work for flat roof surveys. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SG7. Whether your property is on Radwell Lane and The Limes or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Stotfold (1 mile west), Stotfold Common (2 miles north-west), Fairfield (2 miles west) and Astwick (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (7 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south), Harpenden (15 miles south-west), Hitchin (5 miles south-west), Hertford (15 miles south) and Ware (15 miles south-east).
Around Radwell
Around Radwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Knights Templar School, Norton School and The Chequers Public House, among other places. Radwell’s nearest station is Baldock station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bygrave House (2 miles east) and Fairfield Hospital (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Radwell include Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
About our flat roof survey in Radwell
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you’re worried about upstands pulling away from walls and splits and cracks in the covering, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Radwell 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Radwell (SG7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
For a price for your roof in Radwell, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Radwell
Will you come out to Radwell?
Yes, Radwell is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Radwell?
Yes, Radwell is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
When to book a survey in Radwell
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Landlords with a home close to Baldock station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you’ll get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What a flat roof survey does not cover
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Radwell can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Radwell
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Radwell and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Around Radwell, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.