Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in North Mymms, Hertfordshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in North Mymms, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in North Mymms
Buyers in North Mymms and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters choked with leaves and moss and a ridge or slope that dips.
Somewhere as small as North Mymms, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- North Mymms (AL9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Share the report with your solicitor
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, particularly where we’ve found patch repairs.
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.
Why it’s worth a survey now in North Mymms
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. For older village homes like those around North Mymms, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in North Mymms
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and our case studies.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in North Mymms: local notes
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, 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. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Historic houses such as Wyllyotts Manor, about 2 miles south-east, show how far back building around North Mymms goes. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. Landlords with a home close to Brookmans Park station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
North Mymms is about 2 miles north-west of Potters Bar, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from North Mymms are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hertfordshire, we cover North Mymms. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across the AL9 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on St Mary's Church Road, Abdale Lane and Warrengate Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Welham Green (1 mile north), Colney Heath (2 miles north-west), Sleapshyde (3 miles north-west), Hatfield (3 miles north) and Shenleybury (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Watford (9 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (11 miles west), Stevenage (13 miles north), St Albans (5 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles north) and Harpenden (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in North Mymms
Around North Mymms, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chancellor's School, North Mimms Park and The Old Maypole Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to North Mymms is Brookmans Park station, about 0.7 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Shenley Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Potters Bar Museum (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as North Mymms, 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 choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in North Mymms
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Common questions in North Mymms
Is North Mymms in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and North Mymms is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is North Mymms within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.