Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Hunsdon
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Hunsdon, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Hunsdon
We survey let and shared roofs in Hunsdon and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey blocks of flats, shared roofs and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking joints at party walls and blocked gutters over flats.
Some older homes in villages like Hunsdon are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Hunsdon (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Around Hunsdon, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hunsdon
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% customer satisfaction
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How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Hunsdon, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in Hunsdon
About 3.6 miles north lies Much Hadham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Hunsdon has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant 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 Roydon station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Hunsdon is about 4 miles north-west of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. Hunsdon is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Hunsdon is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in SG12 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Cunningham Grove and Wicklands Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Hunsdonbury (1 mile south), Widford (1 mile north), Nether Street (1 mile north), Wareside (2 miles north-west) and Babbs Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (12 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles west), Hoddesdon (5 miles south-west), Cheshunt (8 miles south-west) and Hatfield (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Hunsdon
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Roydon station, about 2.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Harlow Mill (3.3 miles east) and Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hunsdon include Hunsdon Mead.
FAQs for Hunsdon
Can a landlord with a rental near Roydon station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Hunsdon within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hunsdon
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Hunsdon
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
The streets around a church such as St Francis Chapel 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.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- When you will get the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.