Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Graveley
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Graveley and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Graveley
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and the problems we are asked to look at most are chimney stacks in poor repair and leaking joints at party walls.
Older buildings in small places like Graveley may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Graveley (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Nearby places to Graveley
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Graveley
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Graveley. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Graveley
How do I find out if my home in Graveley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Graveley?
Yes, Graveley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We’ll confirm what we need when booking.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Around Graveley, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Package prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Graveley
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Common reasons to book include:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Anyone responsible for a site like Graveley Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Landlord roof surveys in Graveley: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 4.4 miles south lies Knebworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Graveley 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 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. If you let a flat or house near Stevenage station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Graveley is about 2 miles north-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Graveley, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Graveley is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
We survey roofs across SG4 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Oak Lane and Ashwell Close, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Graveley, we cover Todd's Green (1 mile south-west), Great Wymondley (1 mile north-west), Little Wymondley (1 mile west), Titmore Green (1 mile south-west) and Lower Titmore Green (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover St Albans (14 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (3 miles west), Hoddesdon (15 miles south-east) and Hatfield (12 miles south).
Around Graveley
We work in homes and buildings around Waggon And Horses Public House, Church of Saint Nicholas and The John Henry Newman School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stevenage station, roughly 2.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Wymondley Castle (1.1 miles west) and Stevenage Museum (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Purwell Ninesprings.
How we price landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Graveley can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.