Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in St Ippolyts, Hertfordshire
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in St Ippolyts. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord roof survey in St Ippolyts: what you get
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 set out by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Typical surveys look at choked outlets and gutters and chimney stacks in poor repair, across flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as St Ippolyts, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- St Ippolyts (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in St Ippolyts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
What we are asked to look at in St Ippolyts
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
Take a building like St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Prices for landlord roof surveys in St Ippolyts
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in St Ippolyts
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Knebworth House about 4.4 miles south-east, St Ippolyts sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Homes near green spaces such as Butts Close can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Hitchin station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
St Ippolyts is about 2 miles south of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in St Ippolyts for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. St Ippolyts is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Surveys in SG4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Ashbrook Lane, Brookend Lane and Stevenage Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside St Ippolyts, we cover Sperberry Hill (1 mile south), St Ibbs (1 mile south-west), Gosmore (1 mile west), Little Almshoe (1 mile south) and Titmore Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), Stevenage (4 miles south-east), St Albans (13 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west) and Hatfield (12 miles south).
Landmarks near St Ippolyts
Around St Ippolyts, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hitchin Girls' School, Butts Close and The Bird in Hand pub. The nearest railway station is Hitchin station, roughly 1.6 miles north. A little further out are Wymondley Castle (1.4 miles north-east) and Lister Hospital (2 miles east). Open spaces near St Ippolyts include Markham's Hill and Purwell Ninesprings.
Why it’s worth a survey now in St Ippolyts
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Older cottages and farmhouses around St Ippolyts can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Nearby places to St Ippolyts
Other services in St Ippolyts
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Common questions in St Ippolyts
Will you come out to St Ippolyts?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hitchin station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like St Ippolyts needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.