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Landlord roof survey in Foxholes, Hertfordshire
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Foxholes? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Foxholes and across Hertfordshire.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof survey in Foxholes: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey rented houses, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged pots and flaunching and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Around Foxholes, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Foxholes (SG13)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
FAQs for Foxholes
I let a flat near Hertford East station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Foxholes?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like Foxholes doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
When to book a survey in Foxholes
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged pots and flaunching
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wheatcroft Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Landlord and commercial surveys in Foxholes
Landlords, agents and building managers in Foxholes and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Foxholes homes and their roofs
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Hertford East station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Foxholes is about 1 mile east of Hertford, in Hertfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Foxholes for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Foxholes. There is also a page for London.
Every address in SG13 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Ware Road, London Road and Fairfax Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Rush Green (1 mile north-east), Hertford Heath (1 mile south-east), Hertford (1 mile west), Little Amwell (1 mile south-east) and Horns Mill (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (10 miles north-west), St Albans (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles west), Harpenden (13 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Foxholes
Around Foxholes, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Simon Balle All-Through School, The Saracens Head Public House and Hertford Regional College. For rail, the closest station is Hertford East station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Hertford County Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Mcmullen & Sons Brewery Museum (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include King's Meads.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.