Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Sleapshyde Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Sleapshyde and across Hertfordshire.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Why get it checked now?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Around Sleapshyde, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Landlord roof survey in Sleapshyde: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. Typical surveys look at cracked or leaning shared chimneys and mortar falling from ridges and verges, across shared roofs, converted houses and rented houses.
In a village or hamlet like Sleapshyde, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Sleapshyde (AL4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Landlord roof surveys in Sleapshyde: local notes
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Hatfield, which Sleapshyde is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and 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 live in an older home near Church of St Mark, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Historic houses like Hatfield House, about 2.5 miles north-east, show how far back building around Sleapshyde goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Sleapshyde is about 2 miles south-west of Hatfield, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Sleapshyde and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: AL4. Streets in the area include Sleapcross Gardens, North Orbital Road and Smallford Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Colney Heath (1 mile south-east), Smallford (1 mile north-west), Tyttenhanger (1 mile south-west), Hatfield (2 miles north-east) and Cooper's Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Watford (8 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles west), Stevenage (12 miles north), St Albans (3 miles west), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles north-east) and Harpenden (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Sleapshyde
We work in homes and buildings around Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, The Plough Inn and Highfield Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Sleapshyde is Welham Green station, about 2.4 miles east of the centre. A little further out are The Bunker at Hatfield Police Station (1.7 miles north-east) and The Maltings (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve and Verulamium Lake.
FAQs for Sleapshyde
My home in Sleapshyde has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Typically, yes: let us know about it when you book so the visit can include it. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Hatfield, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
Can a landlord with a rental near Welham Green station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover Sleapshyde for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Sleapshyde.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We will confirm the timing as you book.
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Sleapshyde, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sleapshyde
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to, and the report says what was seen.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Sleapshyde
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses