Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Braughing Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Braughing. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof survey in Braughing
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and 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 deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and choked outlets and gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Braughing are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
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.
- Place
- Braughing (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Braughing, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Braughing
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
Anyone responsible for a site like Jenyns First School and Nursery will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Landlord roof surveys around Braughing
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, 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. The wider area around Braughing has a long history of building, with Much Hadham Palace about 4 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Braughing is about 6 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We visit Braughing as part of our work across Hertfordshire. Braughing is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Landlord roof surveys in SG11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Pentlows and Northfield. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Hay Street (1 mile north-west), Westmill (2 miles north-west), Albury (2 miles east), Gravesend (3 miles east) and Furneux Pelham (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Stevenage (9 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (13 miles west), Hoddesdon (11 miles south) and Cheshunt (14 miles south).
Near you in Braughing
We work in homes and buildings around The Axe And Compasses Public House. Nearby you will also find Moated mound (3.7 miles east).
Nearby places to Braughing
What else we do in Braughing
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. In a small place like Braughing, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A written report with photos
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- File each roof report for future reference
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Check the roof space can be accessed
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Braughing
Do you cover smaller places like Braughing?
Yes, Braughing is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Braughing?
Yes, Braughing is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
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. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.