Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Cheshunt Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Cheshunt, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
What we are asked to look at in Cheshunt
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
With Forty Hall about 3 miles south, the area around Cheshunt has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Cheshunt
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. We are often asked to look into patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, on lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate.
Most homes in a town like Cheshunt are houses, so the roof is normally the owner’s alone to look after. That makes a roof defect a cost that falls on you: better found before exchange or final payment than after. A written report with photographs gives you specific points to raise with the seller or the roofer.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Cheshunt (EN7, EN8)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Cheshunt
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Cheshunt overflow onto walls, and damp follows inside. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Left alone, both only get worse.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. Blocked outlets are checked as well.
Cheshunt questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cheshunt?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Cheshunt?
Very little. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Is Cheshunt in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Cheshunt and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Cheshunt
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For landlords with property near Cheshunt station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mary the Virgin, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Cheshunt is about 14 miles north of City of Westminster, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Cheshunt, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in EN7 and EN8 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets like Marlborough Square, High Street and Flamstead End Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Cheshunt include the A10 and B156, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Churchgate (1 mile south), Turnford (1 mile north-east), Goff's Oak (2 miles west), Wormley (2 miles north-east) and Wormley West End (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (15 miles west), Stevenage (15 miles north-west), St Albans (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles north-west) and Harpenden (15 miles north-west). Cheshunt is one of the larger places we cover in Hertfordshire.
What’s near Cheshunt
We work in homes and buildings around Goffs-Churchgate Academy, The Green Dragon Public House and Goffs School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cheshunt station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are The National Speedway Museum (2.4 miles north) and St Michaels Hospital (3.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Lippitts Hill and Danemead.
Other services in Cheshunt
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit in Cheshunt runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Cheshunt
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys