Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Temple End Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Temple End and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
Temple End: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Temple End is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Temple End?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How a flat roof survey works in Temple End
A flat roof does not shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We survey felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and standing water left after rain.
In a village or hamlet like Temple End, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Temple End (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Temple End
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Flat roof surveys around Temple End
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Landlords with a home close to Hitchin station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building such as Hitchin Boys' School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Temple End is about 2 miles south-west of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Temple End and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
All of SG4 is within our area for flat roof surveys. If you are just outside Temple End, we cover Great Offley (2 miles west), Ley Green (2 miles south), The Flints (2 miles west), Pirton (3 miles north-west) and Pegsdon (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Hemel Hempstead (14 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles east), St Albans (13 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles south-east), Harpenden (8 miles south) and Hatfield (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Temple End
In Temple End, that means homes and buildings near Butts Close, among other places. Temple End’s nearest station is Hitchin station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Lister Hospital (3.8 miles east) and North Hertfordshire Museum (1.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Markham's Hill and Oughtonhead Nature Reserve.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
How we price flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
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.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Temple End, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. We check seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photos.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.