Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Anstey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Anstey, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Anstey
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’ve noticed choked outlets and gutters and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and rented houses alike.
Older buildings in small places like Anstey may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Anstey (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Anstey
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
Checking the roof from the ground
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give residents notice before a survey
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
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Landlord roof surveys in Anstey: local notes
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St George, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building such as Anstey First School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Anstey is in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Anstey get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
All of SG9 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Moatside and St Georges End and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Anstey: Daw's End (1 mile south), Great Hormead (2 miles south), Lower Green (2 miles north-east), Wyddial (2 miles south-west) and Brent Pelham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (11 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles south-east), Hitchin (14 miles west), Hertford (13 miles south-west), Letchworth (11 miles west) and Ware (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Anstey
We work in homes and buildings around The Blind Fiddler pub. Well-known places in the area include Anstey Hales Farm (under half a mile east). For a walk, there’s Hawkins Wood.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older roofs in small places like Anstey can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. In a small place like Anstey, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Package prices that include VAT
- A written report with photos
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
FAQs for Anstey
Will you come out to Anstey?
Yes, Anstey is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Anstey?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Anstey is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.