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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Childwick Green
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Childwick Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Childwick Green
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. If you’re worried about blistered or split felt on a flat roof and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Childwick Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Childwick Green (AL3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, normally to the back of the house. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings, as far as we can see them safely.
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How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Around Childwick Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Childwick Green
Is my home in Childwick Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Childwick Green?
Yes, Childwick Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Childwick Green?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Childwick Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Buying a home or a new roof in Childwick Green
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. About 0.4 miles south-west lies Childwickbury Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Childwick Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you own a rental within reach of Harpenden station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Childwick Green is about 2 miles south of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Childwick Green, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Childwick Green is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of AL3 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Childwick Green and School Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Childwick Green, we cover Ayres End (1 mile north-east), Bernards Heath (2 miles south), Sandridge (2 miles east), Marshalswick (2 miles south-east) and St Albans (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (9 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (5 miles south-west), Stevenage (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles east), Hitchin (12 miles north) and Hoddesdon (14 miles east).
Near you in Childwick Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Three Horseshoes Public House and Margaret Wix Primary School, among other places. Childwick Green’s nearest station is Harpenden station, about 2.1 miles north. A little further out are Harpenden Museum (2 miles north) and Village Arcade St Albans (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Childwick Green include Verulamium Lake and Grebe House Wildlife Garden.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Childwick Green
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Childwick Green
Without a survey, you’re relying on a glance from the pavement. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you are tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. For older village homes like those around Childwick Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
- A written report with photographs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Common roof problems in Childwick Green
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What insurance they carry