Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hexton, Hertfordshire
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Hexton and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Old water stains in the roof space
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Hexton
Buyers in Hexton and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about damp timbers or stains in the loft and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof.
Being in a small place like Hexton makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Hexton (SG5)
- 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
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Hexton
Will you come out to Hexton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Hexton listed or in a conservation area?
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.
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 carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Hexton
With Harlington Manor about 4.3 miles west, Hexton sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Faith (Church of England), ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near Harlington station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Hexton is in Hertfordshire. We visit Hexton as part of our work across Hertfordshire. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Hexton. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SG5. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Pegsdon (1 mile east), Apsley End (2 miles north-east), Hanscombe End (2 miles north), Shillington (3 miles north-east) and Pirton (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south), Stevenage (10 miles south-east), St Albans (15 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-east), Harpenden (10 miles south) and Hitchin (5 miles east).
What’s near Hexton
Around Hexton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Recreation Ground. For rail, the closest station is Harlington station, about 4.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ravensburgh Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and John Dony Field Centre (3.9 miles south). Not far away are Butts Hill and Barton Gravel Pit.
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. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around Hexton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- 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 is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Nearby places to Hexton
What else we do in Hexton
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hexton
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hexton
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you’re tied in. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Photographs and a written report every time
See our cost guide or our case studies.