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Roof survey in Bedwell, Hertfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Bedwell, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn or blocked valleys
Questions from Bedwell
Can a landlord with a rental near Stevenage station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Bedwell listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
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.
How do I book a survey in Bedwell?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Roof survey in Bedwell: what you get
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
Around Bedwell, 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. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Bedwell (SG1, SG2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Bedwell
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That is why we look at them closely.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Homes around Bedwell often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bedwell
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Bedwell is part of Stevenage, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention.
Knebworth House, about 2.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bedwell. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Andrew and St George, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Broom Barns Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Bedwell is about 1 mile south-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Bedwell as part of our work across London and South East England. Bedwell is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
We survey roofs across the SG1 and SG2 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Fox Road, Penn Road and Silam Road. With the A1155 close by, Bedwell is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. If you’re just outside Bedwell, we cover Stevenage (1 mile north-east), Pin Green (1 mile north), Chells (1 mile north-east), Rooks Nest (1 mile north) and St Nicholas (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover St Albans (12 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west), Hitchin (5 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Bedwell
Around Bedwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Heathcote School, Marriotts School and The Standard Bearer pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stevenage station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Wymondley Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Stevenage Museum (within half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Bedwell include Pryor's Wood.
Also near Bedwell
What else we do in Bedwell
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.