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Pre-purchase roof survey in Bedmond, Hertfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Bedmond. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bedmond
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space, and people most frequently book us about slipped or missing slates and tiles and old water stains in the roof space.
In a village or hamlet like Bedmond, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Bedmond (WD5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof 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 usually takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Rural addresses near Bedmond can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Bedmond
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Kings Langley station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Take an older house close to Church of the Ascension: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Historic houses like High Elms Manor, about 1.5 miles south-east, show how far back building around Bedmond goes. 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.
Bedmond is about 3 miles south-east of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Bedmond for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Bedmond. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We survey roofs across the WD5 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as High Street, Woodland Way and Bluebell Drive, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Pimlico (1 mile north), Abbots Langley (1 mile south), Kings Langley (2 miles west), Nash Mills (2 miles west) and Westwick Row (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (4 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (3 miles north-west), St Albans (4 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles north-east), Harpenden (7 miles north) and Cheshunt (15 miles east).
Near you in Bedmond
We work in homes and buildings around Parmiter's School and The Bell Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kings Langley station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Hypocaust Museum (3 miles north-east) and Village Arcade St Albans (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Bedmond includes Verulamium Lake and Longspring Wood.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Bedmond
Is Bedmond in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Bedmond as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Bedmond is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Also near Bedmond
What else we do in Bedmond
Why get it checked now?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit seven days a week, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. For older village homes like those around Bedmond, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.