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Flat roof survey in Widford, Hertfordshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Widford, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Standing water left after rain
- A sagging deck under the covering
Flat roof survey in Widford: what you get
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you’ve noticed blistering in felt or asphalt and splits and cracks in the covering, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Widford, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Widford (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Widford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
What affects the price in Widford
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Widford questions
How do I find out if my home in Widford is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Widford?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Widford is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Widford?
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
For landlords with property near Harlow Town station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report
Landlord and commercial surveys in Widford
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Widford and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Widford
Historic houses such as Much Hadham Palace, about 2.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Widford goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Widford School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St John the Baptist: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Widford is about 4 miles east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Widford is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Widford is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
All of SG12 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on High Street, Bell Lane and Priory Farm Yard or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Widford, we cover Nether Street (1 mile north-east), Hunsdon (1 mile south), Hunsdonbury (1 mile south), Wareside (1 mile west) and Babbs Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (12 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (5 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles west), Hoddesdon (6 miles south-west), Cheshunt (9 miles south-west) and Hatfield (13 miles west).
Around Widford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell Inn On The Corner Of Bell Lane, among other places. Widford’s nearest station is Harlow Town station, about 3.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Princess Alexandra Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Harlow Mill (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hunsdon Mead.