Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Shenley, Hertfordshire
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Shenley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Leaks around rooflights
Flat roof survey in Shenley
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. We survey mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or split membrane and standing water left after rain.
Around a smaller place like Shenley, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Shenley (WD7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a flat roof survey in Shenley?
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Landlords with a home close to Radlett station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Flat roof surveys in Shenley: local notes
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. With Wyllyotts Manor about 4.1 miles east, Shenley sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Shenley Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you live in an older home near Church of St Martin, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Shenley is about 2 miles north of Borehamwood, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Shenley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Shenley and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: WD7. Whether your property is on London Road, Southerton Way and Juniper Gardens or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the B5378, Shenley is easy for us to reach for flat roof surveys. Other places close to Shenley include Green Street (1 mile south-east), Ridge (2 miles east), Well End (2 miles south-east), Borehamwood (2 miles south) and South Mimms (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Watford (5 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles north-west), St Albans (4 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles north-east), Harpenden (9 miles north) and Hoddesdon (12 miles east).
What’s near Shenley
Around Shenley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Manor Lodge School, Hertswood Academy and The Black Lion pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Radlett station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Radlett and District Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Shenley Hospital (under half a mile west). Open spaces near Shenley include Verulamium Lake and Broad Colney Lakes.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a survey in Shenley, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Shenley: your questions answered
Is Shenley in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Shenley as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Shenley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Shenley
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
What affects the price in Shenley
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
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
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.