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Landlord roof survey in St Ibbs, Hertfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in St Ibbs.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Leaking joints at party walls
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in St Ibbs
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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses like Knebworth House, about 4.1 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around St Ibbs goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Hitchin station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
St Ibbs is about 2 miles south of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. We visit St Ibbs as part of our work across Hertfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. St Ibbs is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
All of SG4 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Sperberry Hill (1 mile north-east), Little Almshoe (1 mile south), St Ippolyts (1 mile north-east), Gosmore (1 mile north-west) and Titmore Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), Stevenage (4 miles east), St Albans (12 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (8 miles south-west) and Hatfield (11 miles south).
Around St Ibbs
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hitchin Girls' School, The Bull Public House and Kingshott School and the streets around them. St Ibbs’s nearest station is Hitchin station, roughly 1.9 miles north. A little further out are Lister Hospital (2.1 miles east) and North Hertfordshire Museum (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Purwell Ninesprings and Markham's Hill.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in St Ibbs
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding or splits on flat roofs and leaks into upper flats.
Some older homes in villages like St Ibbs 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- St Ibbs (SG4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near St Ibbs
What else we do in St Ibbs
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Useful tips for St Ibbs property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Questions from St Ibbs
Can a landlord with a rental near Hitchin station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in St Ibbs is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near St Ibbs can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
How we price landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in St Ibbs
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Take an older house close to Church of St Ippolyts (church of England): its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- When you’ll get the report
- What insurance they carry
- What exactly goes into their report
Landlords, agents and block managers in St Ibbs
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in St Ibbs. To discuss a property or a block, 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.