Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Watton at Stone Landlord Roof Survey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Watton at Stone, with photographs and a written report.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Watton at Stone
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 deal with it first and budget for the rest. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and damaged pots and flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, converted houses and gutters and downpipes alike.
Somewhere as small as Watton at Stone, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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 is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Watton at Stone (SG14)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Why get it checked now?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Watton at Stone can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Watton at Stone, 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.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Landlord roof surveys around Watton at Stone
Historic houses such as Aston Bury, about 2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Watton at Stone goes. 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, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For landlords with property near Watton-At-Stone station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Watton-at-Stone Primary and Nursery School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew and St Mary: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Watton at Stone is about 4 miles north of Hertford, in Hertfordshire. If you are in Watton at Stone, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SG14. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Station Road, High Street and Hazeldell. Close by, we survey roofs in Hook's Cross (1 mile north-west), Stapleford (2 miles south-east), Datchworth (2 miles west), Bull's Green (2 miles south-west) and Bragbury End (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (5 miles north-west), St Albans (12 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (12 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles south-west), Harpenden (10 miles west) and Hitchin (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Watton at Stone
In Watton at Stone, that means homes and buildings near George And Dragon Public House, among other places. There’s a railway station in Watton at Stone itself: Watton-At-Stone station. Other landmarks nearby include Datchworth Museum (1.9 miles west) and Benington Castle (2.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Astonbury Wood.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Watton at Stone
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Watton at Stone?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Watton at Stone?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you need access to all the flats?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed as you book.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
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What affects the price in Watton at Stone
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.