Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Burn's Green, Hertfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Burn's Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burn's Green
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a careful look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you are worried about blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and torn or sagging underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
In a small place like Burn's Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Burn's Green (SG2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Burn's Green
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose chimney pots
If you let a flat or house near Watton-At-Stone station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What a roof survey looks like in Burn's Green
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. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Peter, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building 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.
Burn's Green is about 4 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Burn's Green is one of many places we visit across Hertfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Burn's Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
All of SG2 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Burn's Green include Whempstead (1 mile south-east), Dane End (2 miles south-east), Haultwick (2 miles east), Sacombe (2 miles south-east) and Sacombe Green (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Stevenage (4 miles north-west), St Albans (14 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south-west), Harpenden (12 miles south-west) and Hitchin (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Burn's Green
In Burn's Green, that means homes and buildings near The Bell Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Watton-At-Stone station, about 2.3 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Datchworth Museum (3.7 miles south-west) and Lister Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Astonbury Wood.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burn's Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Useful tips for Burn's Green property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Your questions about roof surveys in Burn's Green
Is my home in Burn's Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Burn's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long does a roof survey take?
It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Burn's Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.