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Landlord roof survey in Chipping, Hertfordshire
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Chipping. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Landlord roof survey in Chipping: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. Typical surveys look at gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on rented houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Location
- Chipping (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Chipping, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 looked at 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chipping
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Why it is worth a survey now in Chipping
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. Around Chipping, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Chipping, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Chipping
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Chipping questions
Is Chipping within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Chipping listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How do I book a survey in Chipping?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Chipping homes and their roofs
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you look after a building like Freman College, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. In and around Chipping, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Chipping is in Hertfordshire. Chipping gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Chipping and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Landlord roof surveys in SG9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Chipping: Wyddial (1 mile east), Buckland (1 mile north), Throcking (1 mile south-west), Layston (1 mile south-east) and Buntingford (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (8 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles south-west), Hitchin (10 miles west), Hoddesdon (15 miles south) and Hertford (12 miles south).
Around Chipping
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Countryman pub, among other places. Nearby you will also find Anstey Hales Farm (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Chipping includes Hawkins Wood.