Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Hemel Hempstead
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hemel Hempstead. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hemel Hempstead
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 close look at it before you’re committed. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photographs. Typical surveys look at ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, across the roof space, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
A place the size of Hemel Hempstead has homes of every age, from older terraces and villas to post-war estates and recent developments. Older slate roofs, post-war concrete tiles and brand-new coverings each have their own typical faults. Whether you are buying or have just paid for a new roof, knowing which you’re dealing with shapes what gets checked.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Hemel Hempstead (HP2, HP3, HP1)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Hemel Hempstead
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Hemel Hempstead was built as one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Whether you are buying or replacing a roof, low pitches and flat-roofed additions deserve a careful look.
With High Elms Manor about 4.6 miles south-east, the area around Hemel Hempstead has a long history. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. If you own a rental within reach of Apsley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. The streets around a church like St Barnabas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Hemel Hempstead is about 24 miles north-west of London, in Hertfordshire. We visit Hemel Hempstead as part of our work across Hertfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of HP2, HP3 and HP1 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Queen's Square, High Street and Sun Square or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Hemel Hempstead include the A41 and A414. We also cover Grovehill (1 mile west), Woodhall Farm (1 mile west), Adeyfield (1 mile north-east), Highfield (1 mile north) and Bennetts End (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (7 miles south-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles east), Harpenden (6 miles north-east), Hatfield (10 miles east) and Borehamwood (10 miles south-east). Hemel Hempstead is among the bigger towns we cover in Hertfordshire.
Around Hemel Hempstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gadebridge Park, The Full House and Adeyfield School. For rail, the closest station is Apsley station, about 1.4 miles south. Nearby you will also find Redbourn Museum (4 miles north-east) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (0.5 miles west). The countryside around Hemel Hempstead includes Verulamium Lake and Long Deans.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a commercial building or block in Hemel Hempstead, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it ahead of the visit. For homes, clear the way to the loft hatch and tell us about any leaks you know of. The written report follows, with photos.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common questions in Hemel Hempstead
Is Hemel Hempstead in the area you cover?
Yes, Hemel Hempstead is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hemel Hempstead?
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.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. 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 applicable.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
How do I book a survey in Hemel Hempstead?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Why get it checked now?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. For a shop, office or block in Hemel Hempstead, a roof leak can mean closed rooms, damaged stock or unhappy residents. It’s easier to plan work than to react to it.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.