Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Great Gaddesden, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Why act early in Great Gaddesden
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Great Gaddesden, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Great Gaddesden
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photos and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Great Gaddesden
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. Typical surveys look at a ridge or slope that dips and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Great Gaddesden 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. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Great Gaddesden (HP1)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Great Gaddesden
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Great Gaddesden. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older rural homes like those around Great Gaddesden can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Useful tips for Great Gaddesden property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we can’t promise any result.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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What affects the price in Great Gaddesden
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Great Gaddesden: your questions answered
Will you come out to Great Gaddesden?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you cover Great Gaddesden?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Great Gaddesden as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Buying a home or a new roof in Great Gaddesden
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Berkhamsted station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Great Gaddesden is about 3 miles north-west of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Great Gaddesden, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
We survey roofs across HP1 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Church Meadow, Piper's Hill and Dagnall Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Nettleden (1 mile south-west), Frithsden (1 mile south-west), Potten End (2 miles south-west), Fields End (2 miles south) and Ashridge (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Watford (10 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (3 miles south-east), St Albans (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles east), Harpenden (7 miles east) and Hitchin (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Great Gaddesden
Around Great Gaddesden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John F Kennedy Catholic School and The Crown and Sceptre pub. Great Gaddesden’s nearest station is Berkhamsted station, roughly 3 miles south-west. A little further out are Hemel Hempstead Hospital (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Great Gaddesden include Landpark Wood.