Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Standon Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Standon and across Hertfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Standon
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’re committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed worn or lifted lead flashings and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Standon, homes are frequently 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Standon (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Standon
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Standon: your questions answered
Is Standon within the area you cover?
Yes, Standon is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Standon in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Standon is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Local roofs and buyers in Standon
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Historic houses like Much Hadham Palace, about 2.7 miles south-east, show how far back building around Standon goes. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Standon is about 5 miles north-east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Standon is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SG11. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Stortford Road and Town Farm Crescent and the roads around them. We also cover Puckeridge (1 mile north-west), Bromley (1 mile south-east), Colliers End (2 miles south-west), Barwick (2 miles south-west) and Hadham Ford (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (9 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles south-west), Hitchin (14 miles west), Hoddesdon (9 miles south) and Cheshunt (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Standon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ralph Sadleir Middle School and The Bell Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Moated mound (3.5 miles east).
Common roof problems in Standon
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, 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.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What exactly goes into their report
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When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Standon, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Standon
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Standon. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.