Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Radwell Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Radwell. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof survey in Radwell
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you are worried about ponding or splits on flat roofs and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Radwell, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Radwell (SG7)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Radwell
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Radwell, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Radwell
Historic houses like Hinxworth Place, about 2.4 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Radwell goes. 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, 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Radwell is about 2 miles north of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. Radwell is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Landlord roof surveys in SG7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Radwell Lane and The Limes, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Radwell: Stotfold (1 mile west), Stotfold Common (2 miles north-west), Fairfield (2 miles west) and Astwick (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (7 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south), Harpenden (15 miles south-west), Hitchin (5 miles south-west), Hertford (15 miles south) and Ware (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Radwell
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Knights Templar School, Norton School and The Chequers Public House. For rail, the closest station is Baldock station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bygrave House (2 miles east) and Fairfield Hospital (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
Radwell questions
I let a flat near Baldock station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Radwell is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Radwell?
Yes. Radwell is part of the area we cover.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Why get it checked now?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Radwell
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
If you own a rental within reach of Baldock station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Nearby places to Radwell
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Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.