Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Digswell
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Digswell, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof survey in Digswell: 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. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are worn ridges, hips and verges and blocked gutters over flats.
In a smaller place like Digswell, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Digswell (AL8, AL7, AL6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Digswell questions
How do I find out if my home in Digswell is listed?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Welwyn North station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Is Digswell in your area?
Yes. We cover Digswell and the rest of Hertfordshire. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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When to book a survey in Digswell
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Flashings that have come away
If you live near a park such as Danesbury Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Arranging work in a smaller place like Digswell is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Digswell
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Digswell is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Digswell
With Digswell House about 0.3 miles west, Digswell sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Digswell is part of Welwyn Garden City, one of England’s garden cities. The original garden city houses are now more than a century old, alongside later estates. Older roofs may still have their original coverings, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint, and parts of a garden city may be in a conservation area, so check with the council before re-roofing.
For landlords with property near Welwyn North station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Digswell is about 1 mile north of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Digswell, we can come and survey your property. Digswell is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the AL8, AL7 and AL6 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Adele Avenue, Station Road and Hertford Road. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Haldens (1 mile south-east), Harmer Green (1 mile north-east), Burnham Green (2 miles north-east), Oaklands (2 miles north) and Tewin (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Watford (14 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (12 miles west), Stevenage (6 miles north), St Albans (7 miles south-west), Harpenden (6 miles west) and Hitchin (10 miles north).
Around Digswell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hedgehog pub, Monk's Walk School and Danesbury Park. There is a railway station in Digswell itself: Welwyn North station. Other landmarks nearby include Howard Centre (1.3 miles south) and Datchworth Museum (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes