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Landlord roof survey in Little Hadham, Hertfordshire
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Little Hadham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Little Hadham
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at gutters overflowing onto walls and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, on blocks of flats, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
In a small place like Little Hadham, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Little Hadham (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. For older village homes like those around Little Hadham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Little Hadham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Little Hadham
How do I find out if my home in Little Hadham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Bishops Stortford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Little Hadham?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Landlord roof surveys in Little Hadham: local notes
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 wider area around Little Hadham has a long history of building, with Much Hadham Palace about 2 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Bishops Stortford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Cecilia: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Little Hadham Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Little Hadham is about 3 miles west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Little Hadham, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in SG11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Chalk Gardens, Albury Road and Stortford Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Little Hadham include Hadham Ford (1 mile south-west), Bromley (2 miles south-west), Much Hadham (2 miles south-west), Green Tye (3 miles south) and Standon (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (3 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-west), Hoddesdon (10 miles south-west), Cheshunt (13 miles south-west) and Hertford (9 miles south-west).
Around Little Hadham
In Little Hadham, that means homes and buildings near The Angel pub, among other places. The closest station to Little Hadham is Bishops Stortford station, about 3.3 miles east. A little further out are Herts and Essex Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Moated mound (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Little Hadham includes Rushy Mead.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- File each roof report for future reference
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Little Hadham
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We go into the loft where it is safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.