Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Titmore Green Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Titmore Green and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
About our flat roof survey in Titmore Green
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. Common reasons to book are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, on EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes.
In a small place like Titmore Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Titmore Green (SG4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Titmore Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the business. Outbuildings and barns around Titmore Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Titmore Green
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Titmore Green?
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
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.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Places near Titmore Green
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Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photographs.
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.
Flat roof surveys in Titmore Green: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Knebworth House about 3.7 miles south, Titmore Green 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For landlords with property near Stevenage station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Titmore Green is about 2 miles south-east of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Titmore Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Titmore Green is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
We cover every part of the SG4 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Titmore Green, we cover Lower Titmore Green (1 mile south-east), Todd's Green (1 mile east), Little Wymondley (1 mile north), Sperberry Hill (1 mile west) and St Ippolyts (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), Stevenage (3 miles south-east), St Albans (13 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west) and Hoddesdon (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Titmore Green
Around Titmore Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The John Henry Newman School, Hermit of Redcoats pub and The John Henry Newman School. The nearest railway station is Stevenage station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Lister Hospital (1.1 miles east) and Stevenage Museum (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Titmore Green includes Purwell Ninesprings.
Titmore Green questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Titmore Green?
Yes, Titmore Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Titmore Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.