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Hinxworth Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Hinxworth from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
About our landlord roof survey in Hinxworth
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and people most frequently book us about leaking joints at party walls and blocked gutters over flats.
Somewhere as small as Hinxworth, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Hinxworth (SG7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Hinxworth
With Hinxworth Place about 0.6 miles south, Hinxworth 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church like Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Arlesey station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Hinxworth is in Hertfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Hinxworth for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Hinxworth is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Surveys in SG7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Homefield and Chapel Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Bury End (1 mile south-east), Ashwell End (1 mile east), Caldecote (1 mile south), Newnham (2 miles south) and Ashwell (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (10 miles south), Hitchin (8 miles south-west), Letchworth (5 miles south), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles south), Stotfold (3 miles south-west) and Baldock (4 miles south).
What’s near Hinxworth
Hinxworth’s nearest station is Arlesey station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Fairfield Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Ashwell Village Museum (2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Hinxworth, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hinxworth
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Hinxworth
How do I find out if my home in Hinxworth is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Hinxworth within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
How long will you be on site?
A visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Why act early in Hinxworth
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. In a place like Hinxworth, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hinxworth
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.