Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Rooks Nest
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Rooks Nest, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rooks Nest
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. If you’ve noticed leaking joints at party walls and damp or stains in top-floor flats, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Rooks Nest are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Rooks Nest (SG1)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Rooks Nest
Can a landlord with a rental near Stevenage station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Rooks Nest be checked too?
Typically, yes: let us know about it when you book so the visit can include it. Many homes in new towns like Stevenage have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Rooks Nest, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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What we are asked to look at in Rooks Nest
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
How we price landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Local roofs in Rooks Nest
Stevenage, which Rooks Nest is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
With Aston Bury about 3.7 miles south-east, the area around Rooks Nest has a long history. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. For landlords with property near Stevenage station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Rooks Nest is about 1 mile north of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Rooks Nest work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Rooks Nest is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
We work across SG1 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in St Nicholas (1 mile east), Pin Green (1 mile south), Stevenage (1 mile south), Chells (1 mile south-east) and Bedwell (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover St Albans (13 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (4 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Rooks Nest
Around Rooks Nest, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Barclay School, Marquis of Granby pub and The John Henry Newman School. The nearest railway station is Stevenage station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Stevenage Museum (1.6 miles south) and Wymondley Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Pryor's Wood.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rooks Nest
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What else we do in Rooks Nest
Useful tips for Rooks Nest property owners
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.