Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Benington Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Benington, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
How a roof survey works in Benington
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a careful look. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We are often asked to look into slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and standing water on a flat roof, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
Somewhere as small as Benington, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Benington (SG2)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Benington: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Watton-At-Stone 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, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Benington?
Yes, Benington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I book a survey in Benington?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Do you need a roof survey in Benington?
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
Problems we come across often include:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you own a rental within reach of Watton-At-Stone station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Benington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Benington
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Useful tips for Benington property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Check we can open the loft hatch
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Roof surveys in Benington: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Benington has a long history of building, with Aston Bury about 2 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Peter: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Benington Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Benington is about 3 miles east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Benington is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Benington is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for London.
All of SG2 is covered for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Blacksmiths Hill, Town Lane and Three Stiles. Close by, we survey roofs in Aston (2 miles west), Hook's Cross (2 miles south-west), Bragbury End (3 miles south-west), Watton at Stone (3 miles south) and Shephall (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (3 miles west), St Albans (14 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (12 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south-west), Harpenden (12 miles south-west) and Hitchin (8 miles north-west).
Around Benington
Around Benington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Public House. Benington’s nearest station is Watton-At-Stone station, roughly 2.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Lister Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Benington Castle (less than half a mile west). Not far away are Astonbury Wood.