Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Standon, Hertfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Standon. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof survey in Standon
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. If you’ve noticed gutters overflowing onto walls and ponding or splits on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Standon (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Standon, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
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Common questions in Standon
Is Standon in the area you cover?
Yes, Standon is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Standon as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Standon?
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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Standon
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. For older village homes like those around Standon, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Standon
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Standon homes and their roofs
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Standon has a long history of building, with Much Hadham Palace about 2.7 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Standon is about 5 miles north-east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Standon and the surrounding area. Standon is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the SG11 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as High Street, Stortford Road and Town Farm Crescent, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Standon, we cover Puckeridge (1 mile north-west), Bromley (1 mile south-east), Colliers End (2 miles south-west), Barwick (2 miles south-west) and Hadham Ford (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (9 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles south-west), Hitchin (14 miles west), Hoddesdon (9 miles south) and Cheshunt (12 miles south).
Around Standon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ralph Sadleir Middle School and The Bell Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Moated mound (3.5 miles east).
When to book a survey in Standon
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Take a building like Roger De Clare First CofE School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What affects the price in Standon
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
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.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.