Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Astwick, Hertfordshire
Need a landlord roof survey in Astwick? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
How a landlord roof survey works in Astwick
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about worn ridges, hips and verges and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
In a village or hamlet like Astwick, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Astwick (SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Astwick: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Astwick?
Yes. Astwick is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Astwick is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How do I book a survey in Astwick?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Responsibility under a lease
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Astwick, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys around Astwick
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Astwick has a long history of building, with Hinxworth Place about 1.7 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church like Church of Saint Guthlac are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Arlesey station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Astwick is about 1 mile north of Stotfold, in Hertfordshire. If you are in Astwick, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Astwick is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
All of SG5 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Astwick Road and Sycamore Avenue. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Stotfold Common (1 mile south), Stotfold (1 mile south) and Radwell (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (9 miles south), Hitchin (6 miles south), Letchworth (4 miles south), Letchworth Garden City (4 miles south), Baldock (4 miles south-east) and Benslow (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Astwick
The nearest railway station is Arlesey station, roughly 1.5 miles west. A little further out are Fairfield Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Bygrave House (3.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Nearby places to Astwick
What else we do in Astwick
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Useful tips for Astwick property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.