Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Bull's Green Roof Survey
Roof surveys around Bull's Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof survey in Bull's Green: what you get
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Somewhere as small as Bull's Green, homes are often 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. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Bull's Green (SG3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Bull's Green
I let a flat near Welwyn North station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bull's Green?
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.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Places near Bull's Green
What else we do in Bull's Green
Local roofs in Bull's Green
With Digswell House about 2.6 miles south-west, Bull's Green sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landlords with a home close to Welwyn North station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Bull's Green is about 3 miles north-east of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Bull's Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SG3. That includes homes and businesses on Bramfield Road, Burnham Green Road and Coltsfoot Lane. Other places close to Bull's Green include Tewin Wood (1 mile south), Burnham Green (1 mile south-west), Datchworth (1 mile north), Harmer Green (1 mile south-west) and Woolmer Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Hemel Hempstead (14 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles north), St Albans (10 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (3 miles south-west) and Harpenden (8 miles west).
Around Bull's Green
Around Bull's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Horns Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Welwyn North station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Hertford County Hospital (4.2 miles south-east) and Benington Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Bull's Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bull's Green
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
When to book a survey in Bull's Green
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Common reasons to book include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose chimney pots
If you run a business near Howard Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What the survey will not cover
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What affects the price in Bull's Green
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.