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Landlord roof survey in Hexton, Hertfordshire
Landlord roof surveys in Hexton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
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. Outbuildings and barns around Hexton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Hexton
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Landlord roof survey in Hexton
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the roof space where there is safe access. Typical surveys look at damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, on blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
In a small place like Hexton, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Hexton (SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Hexton questions
How do I find out if my home in Hexton is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Hexton?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Hexton
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Harlington Manor, about 4.3 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Hexton goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Hexton Junior Mixed and Infant School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Trees in and around Recreation Ground shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Landlords with a home close to Harlington station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Hexton is in Hertfordshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hexton. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Hexton and the places around it. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Every address in SG5 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Hexton, we cover Pegsdon (1 mile east), Apsley End (2 miles north-east), Hanscombe End (2 miles north), Shillington (3 miles north-east) and Pirton (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south), Stevenage (10 miles south-east), St Albans (15 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-east), Harpenden (10 miles south) and Hitchin (5 miles east).
Around Hexton
Around Hexton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Recreation Ground, among other places. Hexton’s nearest station is Harlington station, about 4.5 miles west. A little further out are Ravensburgh Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and John Dony Field Centre (3.9 miles south). The countryside around Hexton includes Butts Hill and Barton Gravel Pit.
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you’ll need to arrange it.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Hexton, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Nearby places to Hexton
What else we do in Hexton
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Hexton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- 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 safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs