Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Whempstead
Landlord roof surveys in Whempstead and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near Whempstead can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at 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 the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Whempstead
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and people most often book us about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Some older homes in villages like Whempstead are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Whempstead (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Whempstead
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. In a small place like Whempstead, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Whempstead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Local roofs in Whempstead
Aston Bury, about 2.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Whempstead. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. 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 Watton-At-Stone 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 Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Whempstead is about 5 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. If you are in Whempstead, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Whempstead is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the SG12 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Whempstead Road and Mill Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Dane End (1 mile east), Burn's Green (1 mile north-west), Sacombe (1 mile south-east), Haultwick (2 miles north-east) and Sacombe Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (5 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south-west), Harpenden (12 miles west) and Hitchin (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Whempstead
Whempstead’s nearest station is Watton-At-Stone station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hertford County Hospital (5.4 miles south) and Benington Castle (2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Astonbury Wood.
Common questions in Whempstead
How do I find out if my home in Whempstead is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Watton-At-Stone station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Whempstead?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents and landlords in Whempstead book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
What affects the price in Whempstead
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.