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Landlord roof survey in Aston, Hertfordshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Aston, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Why act early in Aston
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a place like Aston, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Aston
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aston
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
Somewhere as small as Aston, 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 everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Aston (SG2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Deal with urgent items first
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Aston
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Aston, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What else we do in Aston
Common questions in Aston
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Aston worth including?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when booking. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Will you come out to Aston?
Yes, Aston is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Aston
Stevenage, which Aston is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life. Historic houses like Aston Bury, about 0.7 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Aston 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Knebworth station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Aston is about 2 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Aston is one of many places we visit across Hertfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Aston is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the SG2 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Penn Close, Benington Road and Brook Field, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Bragbury End (1 mile south), Shephall (1 mile west), Hook's Cross (1 mile south), Benington (2 miles east) and Knebworth (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include St Albans (12 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (7 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (11 miles south-east).
Around Aston
Around Aston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Heathcote School, Rose And Crown Public House and Barnwell School and the streets around them. Aston’s nearest station is Knebworth station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Benington Castle (1.5 miles east) and Stevenage Museum (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Aston includes Ridlins Mire.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Aston
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Aston. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.