Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Green Tye
Landlord roof surveys in Green Tye and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Green Tye
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. Common reasons to book are chimney stacks in poor repair and blocked gutters over flats, across shared roofs, rented houses and blocks of flats.
Some older homes in villages like Green Tye are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Green Tye (SG10)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Green Tye, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Green Tye, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Common questions in Green Tye
Will you come out to Green Tye?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Green Tye?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is usually set by the lease, and that is a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Why get it checked now?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Older and listed buildings around Green Tye may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Green Tye
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Much Hadham Palace, about 1.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Green Tye goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Thomas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Green Tye is about 3 miles south-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Green Tye gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Green Tye. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of SG10 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We also cover Hadham Cross (1 mile west), Much Hadham (1 mile north-west), Nether Street (2 miles south-west), Hadham Ford (2 miles north) and Widford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (3 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles west), Hoddesdon (8 miles south-west), Cheshunt (11 miles south-west) and Hatfield (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Green Tye
The nearest railway station is Bishops Stortford station, about 3.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Herts and Essex Hospital (3.6 miles north-east) and Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (0.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Green Tye includes Thorley Wash nature reserve.
Other services in Green Tye
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Green Tye
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Flashings that have come away
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
If you own a rental within reach of Bishops Stortford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What affects the price in Green Tye
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Green Tye
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.