Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Haultwick Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Haultwick, with photos and a written report.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away
Landlord roof surveys around Haultwick
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. With Aston Bury about 3.9 miles west, Haultwick sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Watton-At-Stone station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Parish Church of All Saints: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Haultwick is about 5 miles east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Haultwick get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. Haultwick is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in SG11 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on The Street, Frogs Hall Lane and Gifford's Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Dane End (1 mile south), Whempstead (2 miles south-west), Burn's Green (2 miles west), Sacombe Green (2 miles south) and Sacombe (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (5 miles west), St Albans (15 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south-west), Harpenden (13 miles west) and Hitchin (10 miles north-west).
Around Haultwick
In Haultwick, that means homes and buildings near Rest And Welcome Public House and Ralph Sadleir Middle School. Haultwick’s nearest station is Watton-At-Stone station, about 3.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Benington Castle (2.6 miles west). Not far away are Astonbury Wood.
About our landlord roof survey in Haultwick
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’re worried about leaking joints at party walls and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Haultwick may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Haultwick (SG11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
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. For an older or listed building in a place like Haultwick, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Haultwick
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
Haultwick: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Watton-At-Stone station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Haultwick?
Yes. Haultwick is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we will say so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Towns and villages near Haultwick
Also in Haultwick
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
You receive a report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Haultwick, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.