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Roof surveys in AL1
Own or manage a property in AL1? Our roof surveyors cover St Albans, Sopwell and St Stephens and the rest of the district, for homes, flats and commercial roofs.
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Our services across AL1
- Storm damage roof report
- Electronic leak detection
- Gutter survey
- Flat roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Chimney survey
- Roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- New roof snagging
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Share the property address and any deadline you’re working to and we’ll find a date: ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roof surveys across AL1: what to expect
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Prices in AL1
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s near St Albans
Around St Albans, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Horn pub, Alban City School and Verulam School and the streets around them. Also close by are Church of St. Peter (under half a mile north-west), Loreto College (less than half a mile north) and Clarence Park (within half a mile east). St Albans has its own railway station: St Albans station. Well-known places in the area include St Albans Musical Museum (0.5 miles north-east) and The Maltings (under half a mile west). Open spaces near St Albans include The Wick Local Nature Reserve and Verulamium Lake.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across AL1
From St Albans, Bernards Heath and London Colney to smaller places, people across AL1 use a roof survey to plan ahead. A report helps you sort small faults before they let water in.
Several airports in London and South East England have flight restriction zones around them, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any drone flight in AL1. Flights that need permission only go ahead once it’s given.
St Albans: Historic houses such as Batchwood Hall, about 1.5 miles north-west, show how far back building around St Albans goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. If you run a business near The Maltings, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Prices for roof surveys in AL1
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Landlord and commercial surveys in AL1
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in AL1. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
AL1: your questions answered
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.