Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Ashwell
Wondering about the roof at a property in Ashwell? You can book a roof survey in Ashwell and across Hertfordshire.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof survey in Ashwell
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and cracked mortar along the ridge.
Around Ashwell, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Ashwell (SG7)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. On a bungalow or cottage around Ashwell, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Prices for roof surveys in Ashwell
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
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.
Roofs we survey in Ashwell
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
What a roof survey looks like in Ashwell
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Hinxworth Place, about 1.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashwell. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Ashwell & Morden station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Ashwell Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Ashwell is about 5 miles north-east of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. Ashwell is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Here we cover the SG7 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, Station Road and Alms Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Ashwell include Ashwell End (1 mile west), Bury End (2 miles west), Newnham (2 miles south-west), Caldecote (2 miles west) and Hinxworth (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (9 miles south), Hitchin (8 miles south-west), Letchworth (5 miles south-west), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles south-west), Stotfold (4 miles south-west) and Baldock (4 miles south).
Near you in Ashwell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rose And Crown Public House, among other places. The closest station to Ashwell is Ashwell & Morden station, roughly 2 miles east. Nearby you will also find Bygrave House (2.2 miles south) and Fairfield Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Fox Covert.
Places near Ashwell
What else we do in Ashwell
Your questions about roof surveys in Ashwell
Do you cover smaller places like Ashwell?
Yes, Ashwell is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Ashwell listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How do I book a survey in Ashwell?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a survey in Ashwell, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.