Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Bedmond Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Bedmond, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Bedmond
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’re worried about condensation or damp timbers in the loft and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it, on clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and the roof space alike.
Some older homes in villages like Bedmond are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Bedmond (WD5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Bedmond
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you look after a building such as Bedmond Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- When you will get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
Bedmond questions
Is Bedmond within the area you cover?
Yes. Bedmond is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Bedmond listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bedmond
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bedmond and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof surveys in Bedmond: local notes
The wider area around Bedmond has a long history of building, with High Elms Manor about 1.5 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For businesses in and around places like Village Arcade St Albans, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of the Ascension, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Bedmond is about 3 miles south-east of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bedmond can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Bedmond and the places around it. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of the WD5 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on High Street, Woodland Way and Bluebell Drive and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Pimlico (1 mile north), Abbots Langley (1 mile south), Kings Langley (2 miles west), Nash Mills (2 miles west) and Westwick Row (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Watford (4 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (3 miles north-west), St Albans (4 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles north-east), Harpenden (7 miles north) and Cheshunt (15 miles east).
Near you in Bedmond
Around Bedmond, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Parmiter's School and The Bell Public House, among other places. Bedmond’s nearest station is Kings Langley station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hypocaust Museum (3 miles north-east) and Village Arcade St Albans (3.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Verulamium Lake and Longspring Wood.
Useful tips for Bedmond property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
What affects the price in Bedmond
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Bedmond, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.