Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in St Margarets, Hertfordshire
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in St Margarets, with photographs and a written report.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in St Margarets
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and damaged trims at the roof edge.
Some older homes in villages like St Margarets 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- St Margarets (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around St Margarets, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in St Margarets
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
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, which helps when budgeting.
Useful tips for St Margarets property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
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St Margarets: your questions answered
Will you come out to St Margarets?
Yes, St Margarets is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in St Margarets is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. For an older or listed building in a place like St Margarets, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roofs in St Margarets
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, 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.
If you look after a building like The Cranbourne Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you let a flat or house near St Margarets (Herts) station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Andrew: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
St Margarets is about 2 miles south-east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We provide flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in St Margarets and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the SG12 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Station Road, Woodham Way and Folly View or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around St Margarets: Stanstead Abbotts (1 mile east), Great Amwell (1 mile north-west), Hailey (1 mile south-west), Little Amwell (1 mile west) and Woollensbrook (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (11 miles north-west), St Albans (14 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (15 miles west) and Cheshunt (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in St Margarets
We work in homes and buildings around The John Warner School and Jolly Fisherman Public House and the streets around them. St Margarets has its own railway station: St Margarets (Herts) station. A little further out are Barrowfield (2.1 miles north-west) and Museum of Street Lighting (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Amwell Quarry.
Prices for flat roof surveys in St Margarets
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.