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Landlord Roof Survey in Stocking Pelham
Independent landlord roof surveys in Stocking Pelham. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof survey in Stocking Pelham: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged pots and flaunching and choked outlets and gutters.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Stocking Pelham (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Stocking Pelham
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Landlords with a home close to Stansted Mountfitchet station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Stocking Pelham is about 5 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Stocking Pelham. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Stocking Pelham. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Landlord roof surveys in SG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Stocking Pelham include The Willows (1 mile south-west), Berden (1 mile east), Starling's Green (1 mile north), Uppend (2 miles south-east) and Mount Pleasant (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (5 miles south), Hoddesdon (14 miles south-west), Hertford (13 miles south-west), Letchworth (14 miles west) and Ware (11 miles south-west).
Around Stocking Pelham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cock pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Brent Pelham (2.1 miles north-west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (5.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stocking Pelham include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Stocking Pelham
Do you cover smaller places like Stocking Pelham?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stocking Pelham?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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 happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Stocking Pelham can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Stocking Pelham
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Stocking Pelham. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
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Why act early in Stocking Pelham
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Stocking Pelham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Stocking Pelham
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.