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Landlord roof survey in Clapgate, Hertfordshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Clapgate and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Clapgate
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. Common reasons to book are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and missing or loose roof coverings, across gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
Somewhere as small as Clapgate, 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. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Clapgate (SG11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: 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 typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older rural homes like those around Clapgate can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Useful tips for Clapgate property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Deal with urgent items first
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Clapgate
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 3.4 miles south lies Much Hadham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Clapgate has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Bishops Stortford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Albury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Clapgate is about 4 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Clapgate. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of SG11 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you are just outside Clapgate, we cover Gravesend (1 mile north-west), Albury (1 mile north-west), Furneux Pelham (2 miles north), Braughing (3 miles west) and Hay Street (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Stevenage (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (4 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-west), Hoddesdon (11 miles south-west), Cheshunt (15 miles south-west) and Hertford (11 miles south-west).
Around Clapgate
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Catherine Wheel pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Clapgate is Bishops Stortford station, about 3.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Moated mound (1.2 miles south-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Rushy Mead.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Clapgate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Clapgate
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a small place like Clapgate, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
FAQs for Clapgate
I let a flat near Bishops Stortford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Is my home in Clapgate listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.