Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Walkern, Hertfordshire
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Walkern. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Flashings that have come away
- Blocked gutters over flats
What we can’t see
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Walkern
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. If you’re worried about ceiling stains reported by tenants and parapets and upstands in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats alike.
In a small place like Walkern, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Walkern (SG2)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Walkern
Also in Walkern
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Walkern homes and their roofs
Aston Bury, about 2.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Walkern. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Stevenage station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Walkern Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Walkern is about 2 miles east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Walkern, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Walkern is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Every address in SG2 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Walchra Court and Yew Tree Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Walkern: Aston End (2 miles south-west), Chells (2 miles west), St Nicholas (2 miles west), Stevenage (2 miles west) and Pin Green (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover St Albans (14 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (6 miles west) and Hoddesdon (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Walkern
We work in homes and buildings around The Nobel School and The Robin Hood Public House. For rail, the closest station is Stevenage station, roughly 3.6 miles west. A little further out are Lister Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Stevenage Museum (3.3 miles west). For a walk, there is Pryor's Wood.
Common questions in Walkern
I let a flat near Stevenage station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Walkern?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Walkern, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
When to book a survey in Walkern
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or lifting flashings
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- When you will get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry