Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Old Knebworth Landlord Roof Survey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Old Knebworth, with photos and a written report.
- Flashings that have come away
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
Landlord roof survey in Old Knebworth: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. 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 landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets and gutters and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
In a village or hamlet like Old Knebworth, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Old Knebworth (SG3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can be seen safely.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Old Knebworth and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
How we price landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Old Knebworth needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Old Knebworth
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Knebworth House about 0.2 miles north-west, Old Knebworth sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Living close to Knebworth Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Barnwell School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Knebworth station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Old Knebworth is about 3 miles south-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. If you’re in Old Knebworth, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Old Knebworth is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We survey roofs across the SG3 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Old Knebworth Lane and Park Lane. We also cover Nup End Green (1 mile south-west), Driver's End (1 mile south-west), Rableyheath (1 mile south), Pottersheath (1 mile south) and Langley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hemel Hempstead (13 miles south-west), Stevenage (3 miles north-east), St Albans (10 miles south-west), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles south), Harpenden (7 miles south-west) and Hitchin (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Old Knebworth
Around Old Knebworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Knebworth Park and Robin Hood And Little John Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Knebworth station, roughly 1 mile east. Nearby you’ll also find Lister Hospital (3.7 miles north) and Stevenage Museum (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Old Knebworth includes Mardley Heath.
Questions from Old Knebworth
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Knebworth?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Knebworth station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Old Knebworth?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.