Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Kemprow
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Kemprow, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Kemprow?
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
If you let a flat or house near Radlett station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Pre-purchase roof survey in Kemprow
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photographs that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. If you’re worried about worn or lifted lead flashings and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and natural slate alike.
For a small place like Kemprow, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as 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 does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Kemprow (WD25)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Kemprow
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Kemprow: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Kemprow?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Elstree Aerodrome is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Will you come out to Kemprow?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Kemprow, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Share the report with your solicitor
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
Why get it checked now?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. For an older or listed building in a place like Kemprow, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Kemprow
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Buying a home or a new roof in Kemprow
With High Elms Manor about 2.7 miles north-west, Kemprow sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For an older house near a landmark like St John, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Kemprow is about 3 miles north of Bushey, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Kemprow as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of WD25 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Kemprow and High Cross and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Round Bush (1 mile south), Aldenham (1 mile south-west), Radlett (1 mile east), Letchmore Heath (1 mile south) and Patchetts Green (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (3 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles north-west), St Albans (5 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (9 miles north) and Hoddesdon (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Kemprow
Typical jobs here are in homes near Garston Park, Three Horseshoes Public House and Queens' School and the streets around them. Kemprow’s nearest station is Radlett station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Radlett and District Museum (1.1 miles east) and Harlequin Centre (2.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Broad Colney Lakes and Verulamium Lake.