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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Wareside
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Wareside, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Wareside?
The fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles do. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. It is a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Landlords with a home close to Ware station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wareside: what you get
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for 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 the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat extension roof and worn or lifted lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Wareside, 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. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Wareside (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wareside: your questions answered
Will you come out to Wareside?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wareside?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you tell me if my roof has 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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How long does the survey visit take?
It usually takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photographs.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Wareside
Much Hadham Palace, about 3.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wareside. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Wareside is about 2 miles east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. If you’re in Wareside, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Wareside. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across SG12 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Babbs Green (1 mile north-west), Widford (1 mile east), Cold Christmas (2 miles north-west), Hunsdon (2 miles south-east) and Nether Street (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (11 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (7 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles west), Hitchin (15 miles north-west), Hoddesdon (5 miles south) and Cheshunt (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Wareside
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequers Public House. For rail, the closest station is Ware station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Barrowfield (3.4 miles south-west) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Amwell Quarry.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Wareside, 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. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- 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 we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, normally to the back of the house. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. Blocked outlets are checked as well.
Why it is worth a survey now in Wareside
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you. For an older or listed building in a place like Wareside, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Wareside
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Book once your offer is accepted
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.