Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Allen's Green Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Allen's Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
About our roof survey in Allen's Green
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We are often asked to look into ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and valley linings that have cracked or split, across lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Allen's Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Allen's Green (CM21)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Allen's Green
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Much Hadham Palace, about 2.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Allen's Green. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
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Roof surveys in Allen's Green: local notes
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Sawbridgeworth station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as Former Church of St Anne, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Allen's Green is about 3 miles south-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Allen's Green, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We work across CM21 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Allen's Green, we cover Thorley (2 miles north-east), High Wych (2 miles south), Spellbrook (2 miles east), Sawbridgeworth (2 miles south-east) and Thorley Street (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (3 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles west), Hoddesdon (8 miles south-west), Cheshunt (11 miles south-west) and Hatfield (15 miles west).
What’s near Allen's Green
For rail, the closest station is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Herts and Essex Hospital (3.4 miles north-east) and Harlow Mill (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Allen's Green includes Thorley Wash nature reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Let us know about past leaks
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. In a small place like Allen's Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Allen's Green
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Allen's Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Sawbridgeworth station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Is Allen's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Report times depend on the package.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Allen's Green, access is typically 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.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.