Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Roe Green
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Roe Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Flat roof survey in Roe Green
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’ve noticed splits, cracks and crazing and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Roe Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Roe Green (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Flat roof surveys in Roe Green: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For landlords with property near Ashwell & Morden station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Roe Green is in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Roe Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. Roe Green is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Surveys in SG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Roe Green: Sandon (1 mile north-east), Green End (1 mile east), Rushden (1 mile south-west), Buckland (3 miles east) and Chipping (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (7 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south), Hitchin (8 miles west), Hertford (13 miles south) and Letchworth (6 miles west).
Around Roe Green
For rail, the closest station is Ashwell & Morden station, roughly 3.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Clothall Castle (3.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Hawkins Wood.
Roe Green questions
Is my home in Roe Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Roe Green?
Yes, Roe Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
Also in Roe Green
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Roe Green
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Common reasons to book include:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Take a building like Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Book a survey every few years
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Roe Green
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there’s still time to plan the work. Around Roe Green, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Roe Green
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Roe Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.