Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Green Street, Hertfordshire
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Green Street and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Green Street
If you are buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it’s checked as far as access allows. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and people most frequently book us about cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
Being in a small place like Green Street makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Green Street (WD6)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Green Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Questions from Green Street
Will you come out to Green Street?
Yes, Green Street is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Green Street?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Elstree Aerodrome is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
Useful tips for Green Street property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Let us know your timetable
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Green Street, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Local roofs and buyers in Green Street
Wyllyotts Manor, about 3.7 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Green Street. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Green Street is about 3 miles from Elstree Aerodrome. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near St Michael and All Angels Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Elstree & Borehamwood station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Green Street is about 1 mile north of Borehamwood, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from Green Street are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Green Street is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in WD6 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Stapleton Road, Green Street and Cowley Hill and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Green Street, we cover Well End (1 mile south-east), Borehamwood (1 mile south), Shenley (1 mile north-west), Ridge (2 miles north-east) and Rowley Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Watford (5 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles north-west), St Albans (6 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles north), Harpenden (10 miles north) and Hoddesdon (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Green Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse Public House and Hertswood Academy. Green Street’s nearest station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hilfield Castle (3 miles south-west) and Shenley Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Arkley Lane and Pastures.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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Why act early in Green Street
Plenty of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.