Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Stotfold Common
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Stotfold Common. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
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.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
About our landlord roof survey in Stotfold Common
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking joints at party walls and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Older buildings in small places like Stotfold Common may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Stotfold Common (SG5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Stotfold Common, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
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.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that is hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Landlord roof surveys in Stotfold Common: local notes
Hinxworth Place, about 1.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stotfold Common. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Church of Saint Guthlac: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Arlesey station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Stotfold Common is about 3 miles north of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Stotfold Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Stotfold Common is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SG5. Other places close to Stotfold Common include Astwick (1 mile north), Stotfold (1 mile south), Radwell (2 miles south-east) and Fairfield (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (9 miles south), Harpenden (15 miles south), Hitchin (6 miles south), Letchworth (3 miles south), Letchworth Garden City (3 miles south) and Baldock (3 miles south-east).
Around Stotfold Common
The nearest railway station is Arlesey station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Bygrave House (3.4 miles south-east) and Fairfield Hospital (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
Also near Stotfold Common
Other services in Stotfold Common
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Stotfold Common
Can a landlord with a rental near Arlesey station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Stotfold Common is listed?
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.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.