Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Todd's Green Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys across Todd's Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Flat roof survey in Todd's Green: what you get
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We survey single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets, and people most often book us about water getting in at rooflights and cracked or split membrane.
In a village or hamlet like Todd's Green, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Todd's Green (SG1)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Todd's Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Todd's Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Flat roof surveys in Todd's Green: local notes
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. About 3.5 miles south lies Knebworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Todd's Green has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Stevenage station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. 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 The John Henry Newman School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Todd's Green is about 2 miles north-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We visit Todd's Green as part of our work across Hertfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Todd's Green. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SG1 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Todd's Green: Lower Titmore Green (1 mile west), Titmore Green (1 mile west), Little Wymondley (1 mile north-west), Graveley (1 mile north-east) and Great Wymondley (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), St Albans (13 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west), Hitchin (3 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Todd's Green
We work in homes and buildings around Hermit of Redcoats pub and Graveley Primary School and the streets around them. Todd's Green’s nearest station is Stevenage station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lister Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Stevenage Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Purwell Ninesprings.
Why act early in Todd's Green
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It normally points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Todd's Green
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photos and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Also near Todd's Green
More services for Todd's Green
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
FAQs for Todd's Green
Is my home in Todd's Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Todd's Green?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Todd's Green is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
How soon will I get the report?
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, ready to forward.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.