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Landlord roof survey in Great Amwell, Hertfordshire
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Great Amwell and across Hertfordshire.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Amwell
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. Common reasons to book are gutters overflowing onto walls and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, on gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and rented houses.
Older buildings in small places like Great Amwell 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Great Amwell (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Great Amwell frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Great Amwell, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Great Amwell
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Great Amwell can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Great Amwell?
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
Problems we come across often include:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlords with a home close to St Margarets (Herts) station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
Questions from Great Amwell
Do you cover smaller places like Great Amwell?
Yes. Great Amwell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near St Margarets (Herts) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Useful tips for Great Amwell property owners
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlord roof surveys in Great Amwell: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Presdales School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Great Amwell is about 1 mile south-east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Great Amwell and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Landlord roof surveys in SG12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Church Path, Amwell Hill and Madgeways Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Great Amwell: St Margarets (1 mile south-east), Hailey (1 mile south), Little Amwell (1 mile south-west), Rush Green (1 mile west) and Stanstead Abbotts (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (11 miles north-west), St Albans (14 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (15 miles north-west).
Around Great Amwell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hertford Regional College and Jolly Fisherman Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is St Margarets (Herts) station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Museum of Street Lighting (less than half a mile north) and Barrowfield (1.4 miles west). Not far away are Amwell Quarry.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.