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Benslow Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Benslow? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Benslow and across Hertfordshire.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
How a landlord roof survey works in Benslow
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. We survey rented houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Around Benslow, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Benslow (SG4, SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a survey in Benslow, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Benslow
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Benslow?
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If you look after a building such as William Ransom Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Benslow questions
Do you cover smaller places like Benslow?
Yes. Benslow is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
I let a flat near Hitchin station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Landlord roof surveys around Benslow
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For landlords with property near Hitchin station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Trees in and around Butts Close shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Benslow is about 1 mile east of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Benslow get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
We survey roofs across the SG4 and SG5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Water Lane, Riddy Lane and The Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Benslow include the A505, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Benslow: Hitchin (1 mile west), Poets Estate (1 mile east), Walsworth (1 mile north-east), Bearton (1 mile north-west) and Westmill (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (5 miles south-east), St Albans (14 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south), Hatfield (13 miles south) and Hertford (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Benslow
We work in homes and buildings around St Mary's Church, Kingshott School and Hitchin Girls' School and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Albert pub (less than half a mile north-west) and Butts Close (0.8 miles west). Benslow has its own railway station: Hitchin station. Well-known places in the area include Wymondley Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Lister Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Benslow includes Markham's Hill and Purwell Ninesprings.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks