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Landlord roof survey in Shephall, Hertfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Shephall.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof surveys around Shephall
Historic houses such as Aston Bury, about 1.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Shephall 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. Stevenage, which Shephall 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.
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. Take an older house close to Church of Saint Mary: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Shephall is about 1 mile south of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Shephall, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We cover every part of SG2 and SG1 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Unwin Road, Oxleys Road and Burwell Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Aston (1 mile east), Bragbury End (1 mile south-east), Knebworth (2 miles south), Hook's Cross (2 miles south-east) and Woolmer Green (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), St Albans (12 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west) and Hitchin (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Shephall
We work in homes and buildings around Coopers Inn, The Heathcote School and Barnwell School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stevenage station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Benington Castle (2.6 miles east) and Lister Hospital (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shephall include Ridlins Mire.
Landlord roof survey in Shephall
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you are worried about damp or stains in top-floor flats and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Shephall drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Shephall (SG2, SG1)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Shephall: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Stevenage station book a roof survey?
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.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Shephall worth including?
It’s frequently worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
How do I book a survey in Shephall?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.
Common roof problems in Shephall
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Look out for signs like these:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Anyone responsible for a site like Peartree Spring Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shephall and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
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How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Shephall, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.