Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Anstey Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Anstey, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
What affects the price in Anstey
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Anstey
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. You get a report with photographs. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of past leaks inside the loft and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof.
Somewhere as small as Anstey, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Anstey (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Anstey
Do you carry out roof surveys in Anstey?
Yes, Anstey is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Anstey?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
How long does the survey visit take?
It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Anstey
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Anstey and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What we are asked to look at in Anstey
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. It is often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
In and around Anstey, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Useful tips for Anstey property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we can’t promise any result.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Anstey homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St George are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Anstey is in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Anstey, we can come and survey your property. Anstey is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SG9. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Moatside and St Georges End. Other places close to Anstey include Daw's End (1 mile south), Great Hormead (2 miles south), Lower Green (2 miles north-east), Wyddial (2 miles south-west) and Brent Pelham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (11 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles south-east), Hitchin (14 miles west), Hertford (13 miles south-west), Letchworth (11 miles west) and Ware (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Anstey
Around Anstey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Blind Fiddler pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Anstey Hales Farm (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Anstey include Hawkins Wood.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Anstey can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.