Hertfordshire · London and the South East
High Leigh Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in High Leigh, with photographs and a written report.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in High Leigh
Buyers in High Leigh and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it is 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 hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and quick fixes on flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like High Leigh 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 is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- High Leigh (EN11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for High Leigh
Is my home in High Leigh listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like High Leigh?
Yes. High Leigh is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you use drones?
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 the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in High Leigh
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
The streets around a church such as Church of St Catherine & St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near High Leigh can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in High Leigh: local notes
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Broxbourne station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
High Leigh is about 1 mile north-west of Hoddesdon, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from High Leigh are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the EN11 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Lord Street, Sedgwick Grove and Box Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Woollensbrook (1 mile north), Goose Green (1 mile west), Hoddesdon (1 mile south-east), Broxbourne (1 mile south) and Hailey (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (12 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Cheshunt (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in High Leigh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Barclay Park, King William IV Public House and Robert Barclay Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Broxbourne station, about 1.3 miles south-east. A little further out are Lowewood Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Hertford County Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near High Leigh include Danemead and Cheshunt Lake.