Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof surveys in HP23
Own or manage a property in HP23? Our roof surveyors cover Tring, Wigginton and Wilstone and every street in between.
Where we work in HP23
- Tring
- Wigginton
- Wilstone
- Marsworth
- Aldbury
- Buckland Common
- Long Marston
- Startop's End
- Cholesbury
- Hastoe
- Puttenham
- St Leonards
- West Leith
- Astrope
- Bulbourne
- Cow Roast
- Gubblecote
- Tringford
- Barley End
- Drayton Beauchamp
What we do in HP23
- Flat roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Gutter survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- New roof snagging
- Landlord roof survey
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Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof so we can match the survey to the roof: call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Our roof survey service in HP23
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey the roof space, natural slate and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Prices in HP23
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Near you in Tring
We work in homes and buildings around Church of St Peter St Paul (church of England), Bishop Wood Church of England Junior School and Tring School and the streets around them. Also close by are Tring Park (0.9 miles south) and The Black Horse pub (less than half a mile south). The closest station to Tring is Tring station, about 1.8 miles east. A little further out are Pitstone Green Museum (2.6 miles north) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (5.9 miles west). The countryside around Tring includes Pavis Wood and College Lake nature reserve.
Homes and roofs across HP23
From Tring, Wigginton and Wilstone to its smaller places, buildings across HP23 have roofs of every age. Chimneys, valleys, flashings and gutters are typically where the work is.
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 HP23. Flights that need permission only go ahead once it’s given.
Tring: The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter St Paul (church of England) are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Historic houses such as Cholesbury Manor House, about 2.9 miles south, show how far back building around Tring goes. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Why roofs fail
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
We are often asked to look at:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose chimney pots
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Questions from HP23
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: 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 applicable.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.