Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Horns Mill Landlord Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Horns Mill.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
About our landlord roof survey in Horns Mill
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Horns Mill and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney stacks in poor repair and cracked or lifting flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Horns Mill 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Horns Mill (SG13, SG14)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Horns Mill
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. In a small place like Horns Mill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Useful tips for Horns Mill property owners
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Landlord roof surveys around Horns Mill
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Hertford North station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Horns Mill is about 1 mile south of Hertford, in Hertfordshire. In Horns Mill, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Horns Mill is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across SG13 and SG14 for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Cecil Road, Peg's Lane and Purkiss Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Hertford (1 mile north), Foxholes (1 mile north-east), Hertford Heath (2 miles east), Rush Green (2 miles north-east) and Brickendon (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (9 miles north-west), St Albans (11 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (12 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles west), Harpenden (12 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).
What’s near Horns Mill
Around Horns Mill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Black Horse Public House and Richard Hale School and the streets around them. Horns Mill’s nearest station is Hertford North station, roughly 0.9 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Hertford County Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Mcmullen & Sons Brewery Museum (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Horns Mill include Willowmead.
Common questions in Horns Mill
I let a flat near Hertford North station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Horns Mill listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What we’re asked to look at in Horns Mill
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Morgans Primary School & Nursery, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Surveys for landlords and agents in Horns Mill
Landlords, agents and building managers in Horns Mill and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Nearby places to Horns Mill
Also in Horns Mill
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Horns Mill often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.