Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Babbs Green, Hertfordshire
Independent roof surveys in Babbs Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Let us know about past leaks
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Roof survey in Babbs Green: what you get
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey lead flashings, natural slate and flat roofs, and people most often book us about debris building up in roof valleys and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Babbs Green (SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Babbs Green
What else we do in Babbs Green
Landlords, agents and block managers in Babbs Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Babbs Green questions
Is my home in Babbs Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Ware station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Do you cover Babbs Green for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Babbs Green included.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Babbs Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Babbs Green homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 3.2 miles north-east lies Much Hadham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Babbs Green has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take a building like Wareside Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Ware station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Babbs Green is about 2 miles east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Babbs Green and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SG12. If you need a roof survey at a property on Kingham Road and Appleton Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Babbs Green include Wareside (1 mile south-east), Cold Christmas (1 mile north-west), Widford (2 miles east), Nether Street (2 miles east) and Hunsdon (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (10 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 (9 miles south).
What’s near Babbs Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ware station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Street Lighting (2.5 miles south-west) and Barrowfield (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Amwell Quarry.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.