Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof surveys in SG13
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across SG13, covering Foxholes, Horns Mill and Hertford Heath. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Areas within SG13
- Foxholes
- Horns Mill
- Hertford Heath
- Little Amwell
- Hailey
- Little Berkhamsted
- Bayford
- Newgate Street
- Rush Green
- Brickendon
- Hertford
- Bengeo
What we do in SG13
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Flat roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Drone roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- New roof snagging
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Thermal imaging roof survey
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Tell us the address and what you’re worried about so we can match the survey to the roof: ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Our roof survey service in SG13
We survey roofs in SG13 and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and cracked mortar along the ridge.
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How our prices work
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Near you in Foxholes
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wheatcroft Primary School, Hertford Regional College and Simon Balle All-Through School. Other local landmarks include Church of the Holy Trinity (0.7 miles south-east) and The Saracens Head Public House (0.7 miles north-west). Foxholes’s nearest station is Hertford East station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Hertford County Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Mcmullen & Sons Brewery Museum (1.2 miles west). Not far away are King's Meads.
Roof surveys across SG13: local notes
In SG13, our roof surveys work takes in owners, landlords and managing agents, in Hertford, Bengeo and Foxholes and well beyond. Each report sets out what was seen, with photos and recommendations.
We survey roofs across London and South East England, and SG13 is part of that. London and South East England have homes from every era, from period terraces to post-war new towns and new estates.
Foxholes: The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Hertford East station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Landlord and commercial surveys in SG13
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we are asked to look at in SG13
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
FAQs for SG13
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Do you work in SG13?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in SG13.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
How do I book a survey in SG13?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.