Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Todd's Green Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Todd's Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Todd's Green
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. If you’re worried about staining around the chimney inside and damp ceilings under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Todd's Green 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.
Where we can’t see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Todd's Green (SG1)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Todd's Green
Is Todd's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Todd's Green is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Todd's Green?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Todd's Green is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Report times depend on the package.
Does the investigation include the repair?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Todd's Green
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Todd's Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a 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. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Common roof problems in Todd's Green
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Split linings, slipped valley tiles or debris can send that water under the coverings. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Landlords with a home close to Stevenage station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the survey will not cover
Also near Todd's Green
Other services in Todd's Green
Landlords, agents and block managers in Todd's Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Leaks and storm damage in Todd's Green
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 3.5 miles south lies Knebworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Todd's Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like The John Henry Newman School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Todd's Green is about 2 miles north-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Todd's Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Todd's Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: SG1. Close by, we survey roofs in Lower Titmore Green (1 mile west), Titmore Green (1 mile west), Little Wymondley (1 mile north-west), Graveley (1 mile north-east) and Great Wymondley (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), St Albans (13 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west), Hitchin (3 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Todd's Green
Around Todd's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hermit of Redcoats pub and Graveley Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stevenage station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Lister Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Stevenage Museum (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Todd's Green includes Purwell Ninesprings.