Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Wigginton, Hertfordshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Wigginton, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Pools of water lying on the roof
How a flat roof survey works in Wigginton
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and blistering in felt or asphalt.
In a small place like Wigginton, 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. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Wigginton (HP23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
Common questions in Wigginton
Is Wigginton within the area you cover?
Yes, Wigginton is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wigginton?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Wigginton is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you use drones?
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’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Common roof problems in Wigginton
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits, cracks and crazing
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bishop Wood Church of England Junior School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Local flat roofs in Wigginton
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Historic houses like Cholesbury Manor House, about 2 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Wigginton goes. 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 an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew (church of England), the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. If you own a rental within reach of Tring station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Wigginton is about 3 miles north-west of Berkhamsted, in Hertfordshire. We cover Wigginton and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Every address in HP23 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Common Field, Pollywick Road and Highfield Road. We also cover the places around Wigginton: Hastoe (1 mile south-west), Tring (1 mile north-west), Cow Roast (1 mile east), West Leith (1 mile west) and Dudswell (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (13 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles east), St Albans (14 miles east), Harpenden (13 miles east), Berkhamsted (3 miles south-east) and Rickmansworth (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Wigginton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Tring Park and Tring School. The nearest railway station is Tring station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Trenchard Museum (3.3 miles west) and Hawridge Court (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Dancersend and Pavis Wood.
Towns and villages near Wigginton
What else we do in Wigginton
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a hamlet or village like Wigginton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.