Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Wyddial
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Wyddial? You can book a landlord roof survey in Wyddial and across Hertfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Useful tips for Wyddial property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- File each roof report for future reference
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Landlord roof survey in Wyddial
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. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Wyddial, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Wyddial (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Wyddial
Other services in Wyddial
Leave it or get it looked at?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you are asking contractors to price. Outbuildings and barns around Wyddial are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Landlord roof surveys around Wyddial
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Giles, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Wyddial is in Hertfordshire. We visit Wyddial as part of our work across Hertfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across SG9 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Cherry Orchard Lane and Moles Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Layston (1 mile south), Chipping (1 mile west), Buntingford (1 mile south-west), Buckland (2 miles north-west) and Great Hormead (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (9 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-west), Hitchin (11 miles west), Hoddesdon (14 miles south) and Hertford (12 miles south).
Around Wyddial
Around Wyddial, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Freman College and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Anstey Hales Farm (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hawkins Wood.
Wyddial questions
How do I find out if my home in Wyddial is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wyddial?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Wyddial is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Wyddial?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
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. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What we’re asked to look at in Wyddial
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Anyone responsible for a site like Layston Church of England First School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Wyddial frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- 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 we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Wyddial
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.