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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Pin Green
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Pin Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Old water stains in the roof space
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Pin Green
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters choked with leaves and moss and damp timbers or stains in the loft.
In a smaller place like Pin Green, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Pin Green (SG1, SG2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Pin Green
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. With lower homes, common in places like Pin Green, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Pin Green
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like Pin Green is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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 roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Pin Green questions
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Pin Green worth including?
It’s frequently worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pin Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Common roof problems in Pin Green
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
If you let a flat or house near Stevenage station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
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When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Pin Green: local notes
Stevenage, which Pin Green is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low pitches, ageing concrete tiles and old flat roofs each have their own weak points, worth knowing before you commit. Historic houses like Aston Bury, about 3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Pin Green goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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 live in an older home near Church of Saint Nicholas, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Pin Green is about 1 mile north-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. In Pin Green, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SG1 and SG2. Whether your property is on Lines Road, Hawkes Lane and Aldock Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Pin Green include Stevenage (1 mile south-east), Bedwell (1 mile south), Rooks Nest (1 mile north), St Nicholas (1 mile north-east) and Chells (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover St Albans (13 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (4 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Pin Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Barclay School, The Standing Order pub and The John Henry Newman School and the streets around them. Pin Green’s nearest station is Stevenage station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Wymondley Castle (2.7 miles north-west) and Lister Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Pin Green include Pryor's Wood.