Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Newgate Street, Hertfordshire
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Newgate Street from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof survey in Newgate Street
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. Common reasons to book are missing or loose roof coverings and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, on flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
Somewhere as small as Newgate Street, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Newgate Street (SG13)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Newgate Street
About 4 miles south-west lies Wyllyotts Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Newgate Street has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary Ponsbourne are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Cuffley station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Newgate Street is about 3 miles north-west of Cheshunt, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Newgate Street can all book landlord roof surveys. Newgate Street is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. There’s also a page for London.
Every address in SG13 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Newgate Street Village, Carbone Hill and The Ridings. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Cuffley (1 mile south), Little Berkhamsted (2 miles north), Northaw (2 miles south-west), Bayford (2 miles north) and Essendon (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Watford (13 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (15 miles west), Stevenage (13 miles north), St Albans (9 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles north-east) and Welwyn Garden City (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Newgate Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Coach And Horses Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Cuffley station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Nearby you will also find Chase Farm Hospital (4.3 miles south) and Hertford Castle (4.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Fir and Pond Woods and Cheshunt Lake.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Responsibility under a lease
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
Newgate Street questions
How do I find out if my home in Newgate Street is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Newgate Street?
Yes, Newgate Street is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How long will you be on site?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents and landlords in Newgate Street book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Why get it checked now?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Newgate Street, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Newgate Street
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
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How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Newgate Street, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.