Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Ashwell End, Hertfordshire
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Ashwell End and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
How we price landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Landlord roof survey in Ashwell End: what you get
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a photo-illustrated written report that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked gutters over flats and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
Somewhere as small as Ashwell End, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Ashwell End (SG7)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Ashwell End, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Local roofs in Ashwell End
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Ashwell End has a long history of building, with Hinxworth Place about 0.9 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ashwell Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Ashwell & Morden station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Ashwell End is in Hertfordshire. We cover Ashwell End and the rest of Hertfordshire. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Ashwell End. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in SG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Bury End (1 mile west), Ashwell (1 mile east), Hinxworth (1 mile west), Caldecote (1 mile south-west) and Newnham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (9 miles south), Hitchin (8 miles south-west), Letchworth (5 miles south-west), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles south-west), Stotfold (3 miles south-west) and Baldock (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Ashwell End
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rose And Crown Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ashwell & Morden station, about 2.9 miles east. Nearby you will also find Fairfield Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Ashwell Village Museum (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Ashwell End includes Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
More services for Ashwell End
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Ashwell End questions
Is Ashwell End within the area you cover?
Yes. Ashwell End is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Ashwell End listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it’s a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Why act early in Ashwell End
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. For an older or listed building in a place like Ashwell End, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ashwell End
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ashwell End. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.