Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Poynders End Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Poynders End, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof survey in Poynders End: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, 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 see how the roof is changing. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and leaks into upper flats, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Some older homes in villages like Poynders End are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Poynders End (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Poynders End can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not 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 book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
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How we price landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
FAQs for Poynders End
Will you come out to Poynders End?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Stevenage station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I book a survey in Poynders End?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Poynders End can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Poynders End homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Knebworth House, about 3.5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Poynders End goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, 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, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Stevenage station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like Preston Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Martin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Poynders End is about 3 miles south of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from Poynders End are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
We work across the SG4 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Temple Dinsley (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile west), Langley End (1 mile south-east), Little Almshoe (1 mile north-east) and St Ibbs (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Hemel Hempstead (13 miles south-west), Stevenage (4 miles east), St Albans (11 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south-east), Harpenden (7 miles south-west) and Hitchin (3 miles north).
Around Poynders End
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Stevenage station, about 2.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Wymondley Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and North Hertfordshire Museum (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Purwell Ninesprings and Markham's Hill.