Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Chipping, Hertfordshire
Roof surveys in Chipping, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn or blocked valleys
How a roof survey works in Chipping
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Chipping (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chipping
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chipping. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Chipping homes and their roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
For any home in Chipping, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. If you look after a building such as Freman College, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Chipping is in Hertfordshire. Chipping gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Surveys in SG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Chipping include Wyddial (1 mile east), Buckland (1 mile north), Throcking (1 mile south-west), Layston (1 mile south-east) and Buntingford (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (8 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles south-west), Hitchin (10 miles west), Hoddesdon (15 miles south) and Hertford (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Chipping
Around Chipping, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Countryman pub. Nearby you’ll also find Anstey Hales Farm (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Chipping include Hawkins Wood.
Common questions in Chipping
How do I find out if my home in Chipping is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover Chipping?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Chipping is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few 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.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How long does the visit take?
The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We look at them before they cause trouble. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Chipping, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Other services in Chipping
Different roofs, different checks
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
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Chipping often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
To get a price for roof surveys in Chipping, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What affects the price in Chipping
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings