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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Lower Titmore Green
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Lower Titmore Green and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Old water stains in the loft space
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
Pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Titmore Green
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. If you’ve noticed quick fixes on flashings and valleys and standing water on a flat extension roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers alike.
Somewhere as small as Lower Titmore Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Lower Titmore Green (SG4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Lower Titmore Green
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Lower Titmore Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- 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
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Common questions in Lower Titmore Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Titmore Green?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Titmore Green?
Yes. Lower Titmore Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are frequently the reason.
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Why it is worth a survey now in Lower Titmore Green
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now, whatever anyone remembers. Older and listed buildings around Lower Titmore Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Lower Titmore Green
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Buying a home or a new roof in Lower Titmore Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin 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. Historic houses such as Knebworth House, about 3.5 miles south, show how far back building around Lower Titmore Green goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. Landlords with a home close to Stevenage station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Lower Titmore Green is about 2 miles south-east of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Lower Titmore Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Lower Titmore Green. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
We survey roofs across the SG4 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you’re just outside Lower Titmore Green, we cover Titmore Green (1 mile north-west), Todd's Green (1 mile east), Little Wymondley (1 mile north), Sperberry Hill (1 mile west) and Little Almshoe (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), St Albans (12 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west), Hoddesdon (15 miles south-east) and Hatfield (11 miles south).
Around Lower Titmore Green
Around Lower Titmore Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The John Henry Newman School, The John Henry Newman School and Hermit of Redcoats pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Stevenage station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Stevenage Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Wymondley Castle (1.3 miles north). The countryside around Lower Titmore Green includes Purwell Ninesprings.