Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Chells, Hertfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Chells. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Roof survey in Chells: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Chells and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Typical surveys look at leaking gutter joints and downpipes and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, on lead flashings, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys.
Around Chells, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Chells (SG2, SG1)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Chells
Also in Chells
Your questions about roof surveys in Chells
My home in Chells has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
It is often worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Is my home in Chells listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you cover Chells for roof surveys?
Yes. Chells is part of the area we cover.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How much does a roof survey cost in Chells?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Signs you need a roof survey in Chells
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you look after a building like The Nobel School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Chells homes and their roofs
Chells is part of Stevenage, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near St Hugh & St John, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Stevenage station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Chells is about 1 mile east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. If you’re in Chells, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Chells is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Surveys in SG2 and SG1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer roof surveys to properties on Scott Road, Eliot Road and Newton Road and the roads around them. We also cover Stevenage (1 mile west), St Nicholas (1 mile north-west), Pin Green (1 mile west), Aston End (1 mile south-east) and Bedwell (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include St Albans (13 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (5 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Chells
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lodge Farm Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stevenage station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Lister Hospital (2.1 miles north-west) and Benington Castle (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Chells include Pryor's Wood.
How we price roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
For a price for your roof in Chells, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. A visit to a smaller place like Chells is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Chells, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.