Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Brent Pelham
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Brent Pelham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Brent Pelham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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About our landlord roof survey in Brent Pelham
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and cracked or leaning shared chimneys.
In a small place like Brent Pelham, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Brent Pelham (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Brent Pelham
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
Whatever the street in Brent Pelham, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Brent Pelham is about 7 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Brent Pelham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Brent Pelham. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We cover every part of SG9 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Pump Hill and The Causeway. Being close to the B1038, Brent Pelham is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Furneux Pelham (2 miles south), Great Hormead (2 miles west), Daw's End (2 miles north-west), Anstey (2 miles north-west) and Lower Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (7 miles south-east), Hitchin (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (15 miles south), Hertford (13 miles south-west) and Letchworth (13 miles west).
Near you in Brent Pelham
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Horse Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Anstey Hales Farm (2 miles north-west).
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Leave it or get it looked at?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. In a place like Brent Pelham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Brent Pelham, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
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Brent Pelham: your questions answered
Is my home in Brent Pelham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Brent Pelham?
Yes, Brent Pelham is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when booking.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Brent Pelham?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
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 the report says so.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Brent Pelham. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.