Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Wallington, Hertfordshire
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Wallington from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wallington
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords and agents in Wallington book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Flat roof survey in Wallington
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you are worried about cracked or split membrane and a sagging deck under the covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Wallington take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
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.
- Where
- Wallington (SG7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Wallington
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Leaks around rooflights
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
Why act early in Wallington
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. In a place like Wallington, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Around Wallington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Wallington questions
How do I find out if my home in Wallington is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Wallington?
Yes, Wallington is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you go up onto the roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that’s safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
How do I book a survey in Wallington?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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. Each one is emailed.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Nearby places to Wallington
More services for Wallington
Flat and commercial roofs around Wallington
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. The wider area around Wallington has a long history of building, with Hinxworth Place about 4.9 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Ashwell & Morden station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Wallington is about 5 miles east of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. Wallington is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Every address in SG7 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on The Street and Kit's Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Clothall (2 miles south-west), Baldock (3 miles west), Weston (3 miles south-west), Walkern (5 miles south) and St Nicholas (5 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (6 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south), Harpenden (15 miles south-west), Hitchin (7 miles west) and Hertford (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Wallington
For rail, the closest station is Ashwell & Morden station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ashwell Village Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Fairfield Hospital (5.6 miles west). The countryside around Wallington includes Hawkins Wood.
How we price flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.