Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Turnford Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Turnford. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Turnford
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Turnford
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey is not 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. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat extension roof and a ridge or slope that dips.
Houses in smaller places like Turnford can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Turnford (EN10, EN8)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Turnford
What else we do in Turnford
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it is a target for thieves.
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Turnford
Do you cover Turnford?
Yes, Turnford is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Turnford is listed?
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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
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, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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 does the survey visit take?
The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
What you can safely check yourself
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. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Turnford
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Turnford
The wider area around Turnford has a long history of building, with Forty Hall about 4 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as St Clement are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near Cheshunt station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Turnford is about 1 mile north-east of Cheshunt, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Turnford, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Turnford is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. London is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in EN10 and EN8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Groom Road, Yukon Road and Huron Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Turnford include Wormley (1 mile north), Cheshunt (1 mile south-west), Holyfield (2 miles south-east), Churchgate (2 miles south-west) and Broxbourne (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (15 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles north-west), Harpenden (15 miles north-west) and Hatfield (9 miles west).
Around Turnford
Around Turnford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Turnford School, The Queens Head Public House and Cheshunt Park, among other places. The closest station to Turnford is Cheshunt station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Nazeing Glass Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and St Michaels Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Danemead and Cheshunt Lake.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Homes around Turnford often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from 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 the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.