Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Barwick
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Barwick and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
About our landlord roof survey in Barwick
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and choked outlets and gutters, across blocks of flats, rented houses and shared roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Barwick 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 such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Barwick (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Barwick
With Much Hadham Palace about 2.9 miles east, Barwick sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Ware station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Barwick is about 3 miles north-east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Barwick is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Barwick is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in SG11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Barwick include Colliers End (1 mile north-west), High Cross (1 mile south-west), Standon Green End (2 miles west), Cold Christmas (2 miles south) and Wadesmill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (9 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south-west), Harpenden (15 miles west), Hitchin (14 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (7 miles south).
Around Barwick
For rail, the closest station is Ware station, roughly 3.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Hertford County Hospital (5.8 miles south-west) and Barrowfield (4.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Barwick include King's Meads.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Barwick
I let a flat near Ware station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Barwick is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Nearby places to Barwick
What else we do in Barwick
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like Barwick needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, 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.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What we can’t see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Check the loft space can be accessed
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Barwick?
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
The streets around a church such as St Mary's are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?