Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in St Margarets, Hertfordshire
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in St Margarets and across Hertfordshire.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in St Margarets
We survey let and shared roofs in St Margarets and across London and the South East. Time on site usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’ve noticed leaks into upper flats and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks alike.
In a small place like St Margarets, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- St Margarets (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in St Margarets
I let a flat near St Margarets (Herts) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St Margarets?
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.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Common roof problems in St Margarets
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaking joints at party walls
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of St Andrew, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
St Margarets homes and their roofs
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near St Margarets (Herts) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like The Cranbourne Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
St Margarets is about 2 miles south-east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in St Margarets and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. London is in our area too.
Every address in SG12 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Woodham Way and Folly View. If you are just outside St Margarets, we cover Stanstead Abbotts (1 mile east), Great Amwell (1 mile north-west), Hailey (1 mile south-west), Little Amwell (1 mile west) and Woollensbrook (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (11 miles north-west), St Albans (14 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (15 miles west) and Cheshunt (6 miles south).
Around St Margarets
Typical jobs here are in homes near The John Warner School and Jolly Fisherman Public House. St Margarets has its own railway station: St Margarets (Herts) station. Well-known places in the area include Barrowfield (2.1 miles north-west) and Museum of Street Lighting (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Amwell Quarry.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like St Margarets, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
For a price for landlord roof surveys in St Margarets, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.