Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Colney Heath Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Colney Heath, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Colney Heath book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Colney Heath
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’ve noticed slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and natural slate alike.
Older buildings in small places like Colney Heath may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Colney Heath (AL4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
When to book a survey in Colney Heath
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Common questions in Colney Heath
Is my home in Colney Heath listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Welham Green station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t 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.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Colney Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Older cottages and farmhouses around Colney Heath can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Colney Heath
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Colney Heath
About 2.3 miles north-east lies Hatfield House, a reminder of how long the area around Colney Heath has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you run a business near The Maltings, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Homes near green spaces such as North Mimms Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Colney Heath is about 2 miles south-west of Hatfield, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Colney Heath and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Colney Heath is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in AL4 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on High Street, Fair View and Roestock Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Sleapshyde (1 mile north-west), Welham Green (1 mile east), Smallford (1 mile north-west), Hatfield (2 miles north-east) and Tyttenhanger (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Watford (8 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles west), Stevenage (12 miles north), St Albans (3 miles west), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles north-east) and Harpenden (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Colney Heath
Around Colney Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chalkdrawers Arms, Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School and North Mimms Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Welham Green station, about 1.7 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Hill End Hospital (2.3 miles west) and The Bunker at Hatfield Police Station (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Colney Heath include Verulamium Lake and Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve.