Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Jockey End, Hertfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Jockey End. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Old water stains in the roof space
Jockey End homes and their roofs
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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Berkhamsted station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Jockey End is about 4 miles north of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Jockey End is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Jockey End and the places around it. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
All of HP2 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on West Dene, Johnson Court and Gaddesden Row or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Ballingdon Bottom (1 mile north-west), Roe End (1 mile north-east), Markyate (2 miles north-east), Trowley Bottom (2 miles east) and Flamstead (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (11 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (4 miles south), Stevenage (15 miles north-east), St Albans (8 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles east) and Harpenden (6 miles east).
Near you in Jockey End
The closest station to Jockey End is Berkhamsted station, roughly 4.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Hemel Hempstead Hospital (4.4 miles south). Not far away are Landpark Wood.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Jockey End
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. If you’ve noticed blocked or leaking gutters and slipped or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space alike.
Being in a small place like Jockey End makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Jockey End (HP2)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Jockey End
Will you come out to Jockey End?
Yes, Jockey End is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Jockey End?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there is safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
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What else we do in Jockey End
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, usually to the back of the house. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East frequently have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip.
When to book a survey in Jockey End
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Whatever the street in Jockey End, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. Older cottages and farmhouses around Jockey End can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Jockey End
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Jockey End. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Jockey End frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.