Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Stotfold Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Stotfold, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
How we price flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
About our flat roof survey in Stotfold
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge 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 upstands and outlets, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt, and people most frequently book us about water getting in at rooflights and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall.
Around Stotfold, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It’s worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Stotfold (SG5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Stotfold is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Book a survey every few years
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Note where water lies after a downpour
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Also near Stotfold
Other services in Stotfold
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stotfold
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Flat roof surveys around Stotfold
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. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Stotfold has a long history of building, with Hinxworth Place about 2.4 miles north-east. 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 St Mary the Virgin, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Take a building like Roecroft Lower School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you own a rental within reach of Arlesey station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Stotfold is about 5 miles north of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. We cover Stotfold and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Stotfold is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for flat roof surveys. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Here we cover the SG5 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Church Road and Meadowsweet Way. If you’re just outside Stotfold, we cover Stotfold Common (1 mile north), Radwell (1 mile east), Astwick (1 mile north) and Fairfield (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (8 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south), Harpenden (15 miles south), Hitchin (5 miles south), Baldock (3 miles south-east) and Benslow (5 miles south).
What’s near Stotfold
We work in homes and buildings around The Knights Templar School and The Chequers Public House. Stotfold’s nearest station is Arlesey station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Fairfield Hospital (1.1 miles south-west) and Bygrave House (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Stotfold includes Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
FAQs for Stotfold
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stotfold?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Stotfold within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
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. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes