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Landlord roof survey in Shillington, Hertfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Shillington, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shillington
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed blocked gutters over flats and leaks into upper flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Shillington may be 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Shillington (SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Shillington
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Shillington Lower School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Shillington is about 5 miles north-west of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Shillington, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Every address in SG5 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Hillfoot Road, New Walk and Church View Avenue. We also cover the places around Shillington: Hanscombe End (1 mile west), Apsley End (1 mile south-west), Pirton (2 miles south-east), Hexton (3 miles south-west) and Pegsdon (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (10 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south-east), Harpenden (12 miles south), Hitchin (5 miles south-east), Letchworth (6 miles east) and Letchworth Garden City (6 miles east).
Near you in Shillington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Five Bells Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Shillington is Arlesey station, roughly 4.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Fairfield Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Stondon Motor Museum (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Cain Hill and Pegsdon Hills.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Shillington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Shillington
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
How we price landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Common questions in Shillington
Do you cover smaller places like Shillington?
Yes. Shillington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shillington?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How do I book a survey in Shillington?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
When to book a survey in Shillington
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
Look out for signs like these:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
If you let a flat or house near Arlesey station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?
What we can’t see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Useful tips for Shillington property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Arrange flat access beforehand
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.