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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Micklefield Green
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Micklefield Green and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Local roofs and buyers in Micklefield Green
About 2 miles west lies Chenies Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Micklefield Green has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Cross are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Micklefield Green is about 3 miles north of Rickmansworth, in Hertfordshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Micklefield Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Micklefield Green is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in WD3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Sarratt (1 mile north-west), Chandler's Cross (1 mile east), Loudwater (1 mile south), Bucks Hill (1 mile north) and Chorleywood West (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Watford (4 miles east), Hemel Hempstead (6 miles north), St Albans (9 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles north-east), Harpenden (11 miles north-east) and Hatfield (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Micklefield Green
In Micklefield Green, that means homes and buildings near St Clement Danes School, York House School and The Cock Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chorleywood station, about 2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Leavesden Hospital (3.9 miles north-east) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Tumbling Bay and Chorleywood Common.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Micklefield Green
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you are worried about gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Micklefield Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Micklefield Green (WD3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Micklefield Green
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.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Micklefield Green?
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
We are often asked to look at:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
If you let a flat or house near Chorleywood station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Micklefield Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If the home you’re buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Micklefield Green
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. Around Micklefield Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Micklefield Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Micklefield Green?
Yes, Micklefield Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Micklefield Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
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; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.