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Landlord roof survey in Kimpton, Hertfordshire
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Kimpton and across Hertfordshire.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kimpton
We survey let and shared roofs in Kimpton and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. If you are worried about standing water on a flat roof and damaged pots and flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it, on blocks of flats, shared roofs and rented houses alike.
Older buildings in small places like Kimpton may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Kimpton (SG4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Deal with urgent items first
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we check them closely.
Landlord roof surveys around Kimpton
About 1.8 miles south-east lies Shaw's Corner, a reminder of how long the area around Kimpton has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Harpenden station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Kimpton Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Kimpton is about 3 miles north-east of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. In Kimpton, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Kimpton is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
All of SG4 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Hampden and Wheelwrights. Other places close to Kimpton include Gustard Wood (2 miles south), Whitwell (2 miles north), Ayot St Lawrence (2 miles south-east), Codicote Bottom (2 miles east) and Codicote (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Watford (14 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles south-west), Stevenage (6 miles north-east), St Albans (7 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles south-east) and Harpenden (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Kimpton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Boot pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harpenden station, about 3.4 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Harpenden Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Stocking Springs Wood.
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How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Kimpton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. For an older or listed building in a place like Kimpton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Kimpton questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kimpton?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Kimpton?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Kimpton?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.