Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Shillington Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Shillington, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Standing water left after rain
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shillington
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. If you’re worried about water getting in at rooflights and splits, cracks and crazing, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Shillington take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
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.
- Where
- Shillington (SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Shillington
Is my home in Shillington listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Shillington?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof typically takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Shillington
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Landlords with a home close to Arlesey station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What happens after the report arrives
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small split in a flat roof is usually a modest job when it’s found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. In a small place like Shillington, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Flat and commercial roofs around Shillington
Older houses in the South East often 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 lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take a building like Shillington Lower School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Shillington is about 5 miles north-west of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Shillington, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Flat roof surveys in SG5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Hillfoot Road, New Walk and Church View Avenue. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Hanscombe End (1 mile west), Apsley End (1 mile south-west), Pirton (2 miles south-east), Hexton (3 miles south-west) and Pegsdon (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (10 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south-east), Harpenden (12 miles south), Hitchin (5 miles south-east), Letchworth (6 miles east) and Letchworth Garden City (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Shillington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Five Bells Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Arlesey station, roughly 4.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Fairfield Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Stondon Motor Museum (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Shillington includes Cain Hill and Pegsdon Hills.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. 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. Rural addresses near Shillington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shillington
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.