Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Brent Pelham
Roof surveys in Brent Pelham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Questions from Brent Pelham
Is Brent Pelham in the area you cover?
Yes, Brent Pelham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Brent Pelham within the area you cover?
Yes, Brent Pelham is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
About our roof survey in Brent Pelham
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey flat roofs, natural slate and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
Village roofs frequently 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Brent Pelham (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Brent Pelham: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Brent Pelham is about 7 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We visit Brent Pelham as part of our work across Hertfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Brent Pelham and the places around it. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across the SG9 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Pump Hill and The Causeway or a nearby road, we can survey it. Brent Pelham is on the B1038, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Brent Pelham include Furneux Pelham (2 miles south), Great Hormead (2 miles west), Daw's End (2 miles north-west), Anstey (2 miles north-west) and Lower Green (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (7 miles south-east), Hitchin (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (15 miles south), Hertford (13 miles south-west) and Letchworth (13 miles west).
Near you in Brent Pelham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Black Horse Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Anstey Hales Farm (2 miles north-west).
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The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Brent Pelham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What we cannot see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Brent Pelham
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
What we are asked to look at in Brent Pelham
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Around Brent Pelham, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Keep the report with your property records
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brent Pelham
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What affects the price in Brent Pelham
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.