Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof surveys in EN11
We cover every part of the EN11 postcode district, including Hoddesdon, High Leigh and Woollensbrook. You get a written report with photos after every survey, and prices start from £150, including VAT.
Places in EN11
Our services across EN11
- Flat roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Chimney survey
- New roof snagging
- Drone roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Every service
Send the address and what’s prompted the survey so we can match the survey to the roof: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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About roof surveys in EN11
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We are frequently asked to look into cracked mortar along the ridge and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, on natural slate, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Prices in EN11
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Around Hoddesdon
We work in homes and buildings around The Golden Lion Inn, Church of St Catherine & St Paul and Sheredes School, among other places. Also close by are Barclay Park (under half a mile north-west) and St Cross Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is Broxbourne station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hertford County Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Barrowfield (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hoddesdon include Danemead and Cheshunt Lake.
Homes and roofs across EN11
In EN11, our roof surveys work takes in owners, landlords and managing agents, in Hoddesdon, Broxbourne and High Leigh and well beyond. Every report comes with photographs and written recommendations.
Across London and the South East, older homes often have slate or clay tiles, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Each roof in EN11 is checked with its age and materials in mind.
Hoddesdon: The streets around a church such as Church of St Catherine & St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Homes near green spaces like Barclay Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
What we’re asked to look at in EN11
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Useful tips for EN11 property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- File the report with your home documents
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Check we can open the loft hatch
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Why act early?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
EN11 questions
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How do I book a survey in EN11?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.