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Roof survey in Bygrave, Hertfordshire
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bygrave. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof survey in Bygrave: what you get
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Bygrave, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Bygrave (SG7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Bygrave, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Bygrave
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How we price roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. We note any lean or loose pots.
Bygrave questions
How do I find out if my home in Bygrave is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Bygrave?
Yes. Bygrave is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
Nearby places to Bygrave
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Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- File the report with your home documents
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Roof surveys in Bygrave: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Hinxworth Place, about 2.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bygrave. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like The Knights Templar School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret of Antioch are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Baldock station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Bygrave is about 3 miles north-east of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Bygrave work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Bygrave is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
We cover every part of the SG7 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Wedon Way and Ashwell Road and the roads around them. We also cover Newnham (2 miles north-west), Caldecote (2 miles north-west), Ashwell (3 miles north), Ashwell End (3 miles north) and Bury End (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (7 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south), Harpenden (15 miles south-west), Hitchin (6 miles south-west), Hertford (15 miles south) and Letchworth (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Bygrave
The closest station to Bygrave is Baldock station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Fairfield Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Bygrave includes Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.