Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Broad Colney
Wondering about the roof at a property in Broad Colney? We carry out roof surveys in Broad Colney and across Hertfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Roof survey in Broad Colney: what you get
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
Some older homes in villages like Broad Colney are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Broad Colney (AL2)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof survey in Broad Colney?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
High Elms Manor, about 4.1 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broad Colney. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you’ll get the report
Nearby places to Broad Colney
What else we do in Broad Colney
What a roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Questions from Broad Colney
How do I find out if my home in Broad Colney is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Broad Colney?
Yes. Broad Colney is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like Broad Colney needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Broad Colney homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For businesses in and around places like The Maltings, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Broad Colney is about 3 miles south-east of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Broad Colney, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Broad Colney is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across the AL2 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Broad Colney, we cover London Colney (1 mile north), Shenleybury (1 mile south-east), Tyttenhanger (2 miles north), Sleapshyde (3 miles north-east) and Colney Heath (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Watford (6 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles west), Stevenage (14 miles north), St Albans (3 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles north-east) and Harpenden (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Broad Colney
We work in homes and buildings around The White Lion pub and Samuel Ryder Academy. The closest station to Broad Colney is Park Street station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hilfield Castle (4.5 miles south) and Radlett and District Museum (2.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Verulamium Lake and Broad Colney Lakes.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.