Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Hatfield, Hertfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Hatfield. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Hatfield homes and their roofs
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Hatfield is one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention.
Take a building like Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Hatfield station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Hatfield is about 4 miles east of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. In Hatfield, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Hatfield is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in AL10 and AL9 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Market Place, Bishop Square and Fiddle Bridge Lane. Main roads around Hatfield include the A414 and B197, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Smallford (2 miles west), Colney Heath (2 miles south-west), Sleapshyde (2 miles south-west), Stanborough (2 miles north) and Cooper's Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Watford (10 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles west), Stevenage (10 miles north), St Albans (4 miles west), Welwyn Garden City (3 miles north-east) and Harpenden (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Hatfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stanborough Park and The Cat and Fiddle pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hatfield station, about 0.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and Howard Centre (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Hatfield includes Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve.
Landlord roof survey in Hatfield
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We can’t advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re often asked to look into slipped or missing slates and tiles and damp or stains in top-floor flats, across converted houses, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
Semis and terraces in a town like Hatfield share roof details with the neighbours. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can safely be seen from the property we are surveying. Tell us as you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Hatfield (AL10, AL9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Hatfield
What else we do in Hatfield
Hatfield: your questions answered
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Hatfield be checked too?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it as you book. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hatfield station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
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.
Booking your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we’re asked to look at in Hatfield
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
With Hatfield House about 1 mile east, the area around Hatfield has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Most visits in a town like Hatfield start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths frequently give the best view of extensions and back slopes. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Useful tips for Hatfield property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why act early in Hatfield
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Around Hatfield, gutters that overflow soak the wall below. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Neither gets better on its own.
For a price for your roof in Hatfield, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Hatfield
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photos and a written report every time
See our cost guide and our case studies.