Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Hertford Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Hertford, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Common roof problems in Hertford
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Hertford United Reform Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
About our landlord roof survey in Hertford
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you’ve noticed failed flashings at walls and chimneys and mortar falling from ridges and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Semis and terraces in a town like Hertford share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen safely from the property we’re surveying. It is useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters when you book.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Hertford (SG14, SG13)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a home in Hertford, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Questions from Hertford
Can a landlord with a rental near Hertford East station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hertford?
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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Hertford homes and their roofs
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you look after a building such as Mill Mead 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 Hertford East station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Hertford is about 9 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Hertford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Hertford is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in SG14 and SG13 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Salisbury Square, Market Street and Parliament Square, and we cover them all. Being close to the A10 and A119, Hertford is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Horns Mill (1 mile south), Foxholes (1 mile east), Rush Green (2 miles east), Hertford Heath (2 miles south-east) and Little Amwell (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (9 miles north-west), St Albans (11 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles west), Harpenden (12 miles west) and Hitchin (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Hertford
In Hertford, that means homes and buildings near The Old Barge pub and Richard Hale School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Hertford itself: Hertford East station. A little further out are Hertford County Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Mcmullen & Sons Brewery Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Willowmead.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Hertford
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
Places near Hertford
Also in Hertford
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hertford
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.