Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Nether Street
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Nether Street, with photos and a written report.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Nether Street
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. If you’re worried about gutters overflowing onto walls and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Nether Street, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Nether Street (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Nearby places to Nether Street
What else we do in Nether Street
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Nether Street
Will you come out to Nether Street?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Harlow Town station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in 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, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Outbuildings and barns around Nether Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Landlord roof surveys in Nether Street: local notes
With Much Hadham Palace about 2.3 miles north, Nether Street sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Widford School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Harlow Town station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Nether Street is about 4 miles east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Nether Street is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Nether Street. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in SG12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Widford (1 mile south-west), Hunsdon (1 mile south), Hadham Cross (2 miles north), Hunsdonbury (2 miles south) and Wareside (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (12 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (5 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles west), Hoddesdon (6 miles south-west), Cheshunt (9 miles south-west) and Hatfield (13 miles west).
What’s near Nether Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell Inn On The Corner Of Bell Lane and the streets around them. Nether Street’s nearest station is Harlow Town station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Harlow Mill (3.5 miles south-east) and Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (1.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Hunsdon Mead.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
When to book a survey in Nether Street
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
The streets around a church like Parish Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Nether Street, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.