Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Goose Green, Hertfordshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Goose Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof survey in Goose Green
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. We are often asked to look into a ridge or slope that dips and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, across clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
For a small place like Goose Green, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Goose Green (EN11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Goose Green
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you let a flat or house near Broxbourne station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Goose Green homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
In and around Goose Green, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Goose Green is about 1 mile north-west of Hoddesdon, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Goose Green across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. There is also a page for London.
Here we cover the EN11 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in High Leigh (1 mile east), Woollensbrook (1 mile north-east), Hoddesdon (1 mile south-east), Broxbourne (1 mile south-east) and Little Amwell (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (12 miles north-west), St Albans (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Cheshunt (4 miles south).
Around Goose Green
Around Goose Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Barclay Park, Robert Barclay Academy and King William IV Public House. For rail, the closest station is Broxbourne station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hertford County Hospital (3 miles north-west) and Lowewood Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Danemead and Cheshunt Lake.
Goose Green: your questions answered
Is Goose Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Goose Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
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.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Goose Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Towns and villages near Goose Green
Other services in Goose Green
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.