Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Braughing Roof Survey
Roof surveys around Braughing, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Braughing
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. Common reasons to book are worn lead at chimneys and abutments and loose ridge or hip tiles, on clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like Braughing may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Braughing (SG11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Braughing
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Much Hadham Palace about 4 miles south-east, Braughing sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Jenyns First School and Nursery, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Braughing is about 6 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Braughing. Braughing is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SG11. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Pentlows and Northfield, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Hay Street (1 mile north-west), Westmill (2 miles north-west), Albury (2 miles east), Gravesend (3 miles east) and Furneux Pelham (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (9 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (13 miles west), Hoddesdon (11 miles south) and Cheshunt (14 miles south).
Around Braughing
Around Braughing, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Axe And Compasses Public House, among other places. A little further out are Moated mound (3.7 miles east).
Towns and villages near Braughing
Other services in Braughing
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Braughing needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Useful tips for Braughing property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Keep the report with your property records
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. For an older or listed building in a place like Braughing, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
Braughing questions
Will you come out to Braughing?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Braughing in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Braughing is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How much does a roof survey cost in Braughing?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.