Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Chapmore End
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Chapmore End. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Chapmore End
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We are often asked to look into missing or loose roof coverings and flashings that have come away, on flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and rented houses.
Somewhere as small as Chapmore End, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Chapmore End (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Chapmore End
Aston Bury, about 4.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chapmore End. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Hertford East station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Tonwell St Mary's Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Chapmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Chapmore End is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Chapmore End. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SG12. Whether your property is on Crouchfield Lane and Wadesmill Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Chapmore End, we cover Tonwell (1 mile north), Waterford (1 mile south-west), Bengeo (2 miles south), Thundridge (2 miles east) and Ware (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (7 miles north-west), St Albans (12 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles west), Harpenden (12 miles west) and Hitchin (12 miles north-west).
What’s near Chapmore End
Around Chapmore End, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chauncy School and Robin Hood & Little John pub, among other places. The closest station to Chapmore End is Hertford East station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Hertford Railway Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Hertford County Hospital (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Chapmore End include King's Meads.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near Chapmore End can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Chapmore End, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chapmore End
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Outbuildings and barns around Chapmore End are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Deal with urgent items first
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Questions from Chapmore End
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chapmore End?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hertford East station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you cover Chapmore End?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Chapmore End.
Also in Chapmore End
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.