Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Poets Estate, Hertfordshire
Landlord roof surveys in Poets Estate, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Poets Estate
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
The streets around a church such as St Faith's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Hitchin station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Homes near green spaces such as Butts Close can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Poets Estate is about 1 mile east of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Poets Estate for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Poets Estate and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Here we cover the SG4 and SG5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Riddy Lane, The Avenue and Green Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Benslow (1 mile west), Walsworth (1 mile north), Hitchin (1 mile west), Great Wymondley (1 mile south-east) and Bearton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (4 miles south-east), St Albans (14 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hatfield (13 miles south) and Hertford (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Poets Estate
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Mary's Church, Hitchin Girls' School and Butts Close, among other places. Nearby too are Kingshott School (0.8 miles south) and The Millstream pub (less than half a mile north). There is a railway station in Poets Estate itself: Hitchin station. Other landmarks nearby include Wymondley Castle (1.1 miles south-east) and Lister Hospital (2.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Poets Estate includes Purwell Ninesprings and Markham's Hill.
Landlord roof survey in Poets Estate: what you get
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week, which can make access easier to arrange. We are often asked to look into blocked gutters over flats and missing or loose roof coverings, on blocks of flats, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
In a smaller place like Poets Estate, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Poets Estate (SG4, SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Poets Estate
What else we do in Poets Estate
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Poets Estate
Do you cover smaller places like Poets Estate?
Yes. Poets Estate is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
I let a flat near Hitchin station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Poets Estate, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Poets Estate
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Useful tips for Poets Estate property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Homes around Poets Estate often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.