Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Wareside
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Wareside from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wareside
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’ve noticed failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Wareside, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Wareside (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Wareside
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Wareside, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. In a place like Wareside, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wareside
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wareside. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Wareside, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- 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.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
FAQs for Wareside
How do I find out if my home in Wareside is listed?
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.
Do you cover Wareside?
Yes, Wareside is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t 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.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Flat roofs in Wareside
Historic houses such as Much Hadham Palace, about 3.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Wareside goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Ware station may find that 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 the Holy Trinity, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Anyone responsible for a site like Wareside Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Wareside is about 2 miles east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Wareside and the surrounding area. Wareside is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for flat roof surveys. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Flat roof surveys in SG12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Wareside include Babbs Green (1 mile north-west), Widford (1 mile east), Cold Christmas (2 miles north-west), Hunsdon (2 miles south-east) and Nether Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (11 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (7 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles west), Hitchin (15 miles north-west), Hoddesdon (5 miles south) and Cheshunt (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Wareside
Around Wareside, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequers Public House and the streets around them. Wareside’s nearest station is Ware station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Barrowfield (3.4 miles south-west) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Amwell Quarry.