Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Chells, Hertfordshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Chells, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Flashings that have come away
About our landlord roof survey in Chells
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney stacks in poor repair and worn ridges, hips and verges.
Houses in smaller places like Chells can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Chells (SG2, SG1)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chells
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Around Chells, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Photos and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a survey in Chells, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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FAQs for Chells
Is Chells within the area you cover?
Yes, Chells is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can a landlord with a rental near Stevenage station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlord roof surveys around Chells
Chells is part of Stevenage, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Stevenage station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like The Nobel School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Hugh & St John, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Chells is about 1 mile east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chells and nearby. Chells is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
We cover every part of the SG2 and SG1 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Scott Road, Eliot Road and Newton Road. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Stevenage (1 mile west), St Nicholas (1 mile north-west), Pin Green (1 mile west), Aston End (1 mile south-east) and Bedwell (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover St Albans (13 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (5 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Chells
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lodge Farm Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stevenage station, about 1.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Lister Hospital (2.1 miles north-west) and Benington Castle (2.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Pryor's Wood.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Chells, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.