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Landlord roof survey in Bedwell, Hertfordshire
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bedwell. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bedwell
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. Typical surveys look at choked outlets and gutters and leaking joints at party walls, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
In a smaller place like Bedwell, 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 normally where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Bedwell (SG1, SG2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Landlord roof surveys in Bedwell: local notes
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses like Knebworth House, about 2.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Bedwell goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Stevenage station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Andrew and St George are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Broom Barns Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Bedwell is about 1 mile south-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Bedwell get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SG1 and SG2. Whether your property is on Fox Road, Penn Road and Silam Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Bedwell include the A1155, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Bedwell include Stevenage (1 mile north-east), Pin Green (1 mile north), Chells (1 mile north-east), Rooks Nest (1 mile north) and St Nicholas (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include St Albans (12 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west), Hitchin (5 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (13 miles south-east).
Around Bedwell
In Bedwell, that means homes and buildings near The Heathcote School, Marriotts School and The Standard Bearer pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Stevenage station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Wymondley Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Stevenage Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Not far away are Pryor's Wood.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Parking around Bedwell is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Why act early in Bedwell
Defects caught early can frequently be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. With lower homes, common in places like Bedwell, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
FAQs for Bedwell
Is my home in Bedwell listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Bedwell?
Yes, Bedwell is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible and we do not give legal advice. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How much time does the visit need?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
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What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
How we price landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.