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Landlord Roof Survey in Staines Green
Landlord roof surveys in Staines Green and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Landlord roof survey in Staines Green: what you get
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It doesn’t give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. Typical surveys look at loose ridge or hip tiles and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, across rented houses, blocks of flats and converted houses.
In a village or hamlet like Staines Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Staines Green (SG14)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Staines Green?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Choked outlets and gutters
Trees in and around Panshanger Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey will not cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Staines Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
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.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Staines Green
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Staines Green: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Hertford North station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Staines Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
How do I book a survey in Staines Green?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Landlord roof surveys around Staines Green
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Digswell House, about 4.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Staines Green goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary and St John, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Staines Green is about 2 miles west of Hertford, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Staines Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SG14. If you’re just outside Staines Green, we cover Hertingfordbury (1 mile east), East End Green (1 mile south), Letty Green (1 mile south-west), Bayford (2 miles south) and Essendon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Watford (15 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (15 miles west), Stevenage (9 miles north), St Albans (9 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles north-east) and Welwyn Garden City (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Staines Green
In Staines Green, that means homes and buildings near The Sele School, Panshanger Park and White Horse Inn. The closest station to Staines Green is Hertford North station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Mcmullen & Sons Brewery Museum (1.8 miles east) and Hertford County Hospital (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Staines Green includes Willowmead.