Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Lemsford, Hertfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Lemsford, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Old water stains in the roof space
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lemsford
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Lemsford
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That’s when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We survey clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and natural slate, and people most often book us about chimney mortar that has eroded and quick fixes on flashings and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Lemsford, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Lemsford (AL8)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Lemsford
Also in Lemsford
Local roofs and buyers in Lemsford
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. The wider area around Lemsford has a long history of building, with Digswell House about 1.9 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Welwyn Garden City station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Lemsford is about 2 miles west of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. We visit Lemsford as part of our work across Hertfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Lemsford. London is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in AL8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Mill Close, Lemsford Village and Great North Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Lemsford, we cover Stanborough (1 mile south), Coleman Green (2 miles west), Cooper's Green (2 miles south-west), Hatfield (2 miles south) and Smallford (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Watford (12 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles west), Stevenage (8 miles north), St Albans (5 miles south-west), Harpenden (5 miles west) and Hitchin (11 miles north).
Near you in Lemsford
Around Lemsford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stanborough Park, Stanborough School and The Sun Inn. For rail, the closest station is Welwyn Garden City station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Nearby you will also find Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and The Bunker at Hatfield Police Station (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Lemsford includes Lemsford Springs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a flue needs testing, we will suggest who to ask.
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Common questions in Lemsford
How do I find out if my home in Lemsford is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Lemsford within the area you cover?
Yes, Lemsford is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Lemsford, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, 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.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. Outbuildings and barns around Lemsford are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Lemsford property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
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. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.