Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Brickendon, Hertfordshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Brickendon and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Leave it or get it looked at?
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. In a place like Brickendon, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Brickendon
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Brickendon
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. If you’ve noticed loose pots and cracked flaunching and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Brickendon may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Brickendon (SG13)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Common roof problems in Brickendon
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re frequently the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which matters if work is needed.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
For landlords with property near Bayford station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey will not cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Brickendon
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Cross & St Alban, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Brickendon is about 3 miles west of Hoddesdon, in Hertfordshire. We cover Brickendon and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Brickendon. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SG13. We also cover the places around Brickendon: Wormley West End (2 miles south-east), Goose Green (2 miles east), Horns Mill (2 miles north), High Leigh (2 miles east) and Woollensbrook (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (15 miles south-west), Stevenage (11 miles north), St Albans (11 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles north-west) and Harpenden (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Brickendon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Farmer's Boy pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bayford station, roughly 0.6 miles west. A little further out are The National Speedway Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Hertford County Hospital (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Brickendon includes Cheshunt Lake and Danemead.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around Brickendon frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Brickendon
Landlords and agents in Brickendon book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
FAQs for Brickendon
Is Brickendon in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Brickendon as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Brickendon listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.