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Roof leak investigation in Temple End, Hertfordshire
Roof leak investigations in Temple End and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Temple End
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, plus recommendations on what needs attention. It gives any roofer a clear brief. The investigation finds and explains the cause, while the repair is a separate matter. We survey slate and tile slopes, lead flashings and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about damp underlay across a wide area and leaks at a dormer or roof window.
Many homes in small places like Temple End face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Temple End (SG4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. For a village or hamlet like Temple End, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
What we are asked to look at in Temple End
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Leaks frequently start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
We are often asked to look at:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp on a chimney breast
If you look after a building like Hitchin Boys' School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey won’t cover
- When you’ll get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Temple End questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Temple End?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Temple End?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Because water travels. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Temple End
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Homes near green spaces such as Butts Close can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Hitchin station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Temple End is about 2 miles south-west of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Temple End, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property. Temple End is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for roof leak investigations. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Here we cover the SG4 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Great Offley (2 miles west), Ley Green (2 miles south), The Flints (2 miles west), Pirton (3 miles north-west) and Pegsdon (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (14 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles east), St Albans (13 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles south-east), Harpenden (8 miles south) and Hatfield (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Temple End
In Temple End, that means homes and buildings near Butts Close. For rail, the closest station is Hitchin station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Lister Hospital (3.8 miles east) and North Hertfordshire Museum (1.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Markham's Hill and Oughtonhead Nature Reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. A blocked outlet leaves water standing, which tests every joint. We check outlets and the covering around them.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.