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Landlord roof survey in Holwellbury, Hertfordshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Holwellbury, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Holwellbury
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter (C of E) at Corner with Holwell Road are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Derwent Lower School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Arlesey station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Holwellbury is about 3 miles north-west of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. We cover Holwellbury and the rest of Hertfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
We survey roofs across SG5 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Holwellbury, we cover Ickleford (2 miles south), Westmill (3 miles south), Bearton (3 miles south), Letchworth Garden City (3 miles south-east) and Walsworth (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (8 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south), Harpenden (13 miles south), Hitchin (3 miles south), Stotfold (3 miles north-east) and Baldock (5 miles east).
Around Holwellbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Priory School. The nearest railway station is Arlesey station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Fairfield Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Wymondley Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Holwellbury include Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows and Markham's Hill.
Landlord roof survey in Holwellbury
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We cannot advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
In a village or hamlet like Holwellbury, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Holwellbury (SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. On timing, it typically takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Holwellbury can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. For older village homes like those around Holwellbury, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
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With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it is safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it’s safe to see them.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Common questions in Holwellbury
Is my home in Holwellbury listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Arlesey station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Holwellbury?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.