Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in St Nicholas, Hertfordshire
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in St Nicholas and across Hertfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in St Nicholas
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed worn ridges, hips and verges and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around St Nicholas, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- St Nicholas (SG1, SG2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in St Nicholas
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
What a landlord roof survey looks like in St Nicholas
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 3.3 miles south lies Aston Bury, a reminder of how long the area around St Nicholas has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near All Saints Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Leys Primary and Nursery School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Stevenage station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
St Nicholas is about 1 mile north of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. In St Nicholas, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes St Nicholas and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Surveys in SG1 and SG2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on York Road, Ripon Road and Drury Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Rooks Nest (1 mile west), Pin Green (1 mile south-west), Chells (1 mile south-east), Stevenage (1 mile south) and Bedwell (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover St Albans (14 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (4 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (14 miles south-east).
What’s near St Nicholas
Around St Nicholas, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Church of Saint Nicholas and The Nobel School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stevenage station, about 2 miles south-west. A little further out are Wymondley Castle (2.7 miles north-west) and Stevenage Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near St Nicholas include Pryor's Wood.
Common questions in St Nicholas
How do I find out if my home in St Nicholas is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Stevenage station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for St Nicholas property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to St Nicholas is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- 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.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in St Nicholas, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What else we do in St Nicholas
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.