Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Baldock Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Baldock, with photos and a clear written report.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Why get it checked now?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Baldock, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Baldock
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We’re frequently asked to look into worn or lifted lead flashings and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and chimney stacks.
Smaller places like Baldock frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Baldock. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Baldock (SG7, SG6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. A visit to a smaller place like Baldock is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Useful tips for Baldock property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Let us know your exchange date when you book
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we’ve found patch repairs.
Every so frequently, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’.
Also near Baldock
What else we do in Baldock
Local roofs and buyers in Baldock
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you let a flat or house near Baldock station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Hinxworth Place lies about 3.6 miles north, so building around Baldock goes back a long way. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St. Mary the Virgin, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Baldock is about 2 miles north-east of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Baldock for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SG7 and SG6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and London Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A507 and B197, Baldock is easy for us to reach for pre-purchase roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Clothall (2 miles south-east), Weston (2 miles south), Wallington (3 miles east), Rooks Nest (4 miles south) and St Nicholas (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (6 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles south), Harpenden (14 miles south-west), Hitchin (5 miles south-west), Hertford (14 miles south) and Ware (14 miles south-east).
Around Baldock
We work in homes and buildings around Norton School, The Knights Templar School and The White Lion Public House and the streets around them. Baldock has its own railway station: Baldock station. Nearby you’ll also find Fairfield Hospital (2.8 miles west) and First Garden City Heritage Museum (1.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Purwell Ninesprings.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Baldock
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Common questions in Baldock
How do I find out if my home in Baldock is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Baldock?
Yes, Baldock is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. We look in the loft space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
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.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.