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Landlord roof survey in Sacombe Green, Hertfordshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Sacombe Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sacombe Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Landlord roof survey in Sacombe Green
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and leaking joints at party walls.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Sacombe Green (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sacombe Green
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Places near Sacombe Green
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What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Sacombe Green, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can be seen safely.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
What affects the price in Sacombe Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Sacombe Green
With Aston Bury about 4.4 miles west, Sacombe Green sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Katherine, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ralph Sadleir Middle School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Watton-At-Stone station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Sacombe Green is about 3 miles north of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Sacombe Green and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the SG12 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Rowney Lane and Marshall's Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Sacombe Green, we cover Sacombe (1 mile west), Standon Green End (1 mile east), Dane End (1 mile north-west), High Cross (2 miles south-east) and Tonwell (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (7 miles north-west), St Albans (14 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south-west), Harpenden (13 miles west) and Hitchin (11 miles north-west).
Around Sacombe Green
For rail, the closest station is Watton-At-Stone station, roughly 3 miles west. Nearby you will also find Benington Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Hertford Railway Museum (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include King's Meads.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Sacombe Green: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Watton-At-Stone station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Is Sacombe Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Sacombe Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. 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 is disturbed.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.