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Landlord Roof Survey in Ashwell
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Ashwell from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
How a landlord roof survey works in Ashwell
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need as you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. If you’re worried about worn ridges, hips and verges and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and shared roofs alike.
In a smaller place like Ashwell, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Ashwell (SG7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Deal with urgent items first
- File each roof report for future reference
- Ask residents to report damp right away
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Common questions in Ashwell
Do you cover smaller places like Ashwell?
Yes. Ashwell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Ashwell listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it’s a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a smaller place like Ashwell, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- 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.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Ashwell
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Homes in smaller places like Ashwell can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Local roofs in Ashwell
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Hinxworth Place, about 1.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashwell. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Ashwell & Morden station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ashwell Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Ashwell is about 5 miles north-east of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ashwell and the surrounding area. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Ashwell and the places around it. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SG7. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on High Street, Station Road and Alms Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Ashwell: Ashwell End (1 mile west), Bury End (2 miles west), Newnham (2 miles south-west), Caldecote (2 miles west) and Hinxworth (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (9 miles south), Hitchin (8 miles south-west), Letchworth (5 miles south-west), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles south-west), Stotfold (4 miles south-west) and Baldock (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ashwell
In Ashwell, that means homes and buildings near Rose And Crown Public House. For rail, the closest station is Ashwell & Morden station, about 2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bygrave House (2.2 miles south) and Fairfield Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Fox Covert.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.