Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Codicote
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Codicote and across Hertfordshire.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Codicote is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Codicote
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you’re committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photographs. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are loose pots and cracked flaunching and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
Houses in smaller places like Codicote can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Codicote (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. Blocked outlets are checked as well.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
Nearby places to Codicote
Other services in Codicote
Codicote homes and their roofs
About 1.7 miles south-west lies Shaw's Corner, a reminder of how long the area around Codicote has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For landlords with property near Knebworth station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Giles, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Codicote is about 4 miles north-west of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. If you are in Codicote, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Codicote and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SG4. Streets in the area include High Street, Baker's Lane and The Green, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Codicote Bottom (1 mile west), Driver's End (1 mile north), Nup End Green (1 mile north-east), Pottersheath (1 mile east) and Ayot St Lawrence (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Watford (15 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (12 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles north-east), St Albans (8 miles south-west), Welwyn Garden City (4 miles south-east) and Harpenden (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Codicote
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Goat Public House, Monk's Walk School and Danesbury Park. For rail, the closest station is Knebworth station, about 2.4 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Howard Centre (3.6 miles south) and Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Mardley Heath.
Codicote: your questions answered
Is Codicote in the area you cover?
Yes, Codicote is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Codicote is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
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.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.