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Roof survey in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Cheshunt.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Torn or sagging underlay
Roof survey in Cheshunt
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and gutters that overflow in heavy rain.
In a town like Cheshunt, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs usually sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Older homes often keep chimney stacks long after the fireplaces went, and their flashings and pointing still matter. Later houses have their own typical faults, from loose ridge tiles to blocked gutters.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Cheshunt (EN7, EN8)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Cheshunt questions
How do I find out if my home in Cheshunt is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cheshunt station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Is Cheshunt in your area?
Yes. We cover Cheshunt and the rest of Hertfordshire. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Roof surveys around Cheshunt
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Cheshunt station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Andrews Lane Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Cheshunt is about 14 miles north of City of Westminster, in Hertfordshire. We carry out roof surveys in Cheshunt for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Cheshunt is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. There is also a page for London.
All of EN7 and EN8 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Marlborough Square, High Street and Flamstead End Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You will find Cheshunt on the A10 and B156, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Cheshunt: Churchgate (1 mile south), Turnford (1 mile north-east), Goff's Oak (2 miles west), Wormley (2 miles north-east) and Wormley West End (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (15 miles west), Stevenage (15 miles north-west), St Albans (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles north-west) and Harpenden (15 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Hertfordshire, Cheshunt has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Cheshunt
We work in homes and buildings around Goffs-Churchgate Academy, The Green Dragon Public House and Goffs School. Cheshunt’s nearest station is Cheshunt station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The National Speedway Museum (2.4 miles north) and St Michaels Hospital (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Cheshunt includes Lippitts Hill and Danemead.
Towns and villages near Cheshunt
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Prices for roof surveys in Cheshunt
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit in Cheshunt runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
When to book a survey in Cheshunt
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Problems we come across often include:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Take an older house close to St Mary the Virgin: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey won’t cover
- Are they insured for the work?
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Cheshunt
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate