Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Cottered, Hertfordshire
Roof surveys in Cottered, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Cottered
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cottered
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’re worried about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Cottered (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cottered
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Cottered: your questions answered
Is Cottered within the area you cover?
Yes. Cottered is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Cottered listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Roof surveys in Cottered: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St John the Baptist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Cottered is about 5 miles north-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. If you are in Cottered, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Cottered is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of SG9 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on Peasecroft, The Crescent and Warren Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Throcking (1 mile north-east), Rushden (2 miles north-west), Chipping (2 miles north-east), Buntingford (2 miles east) and Aspenden (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (5 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles south-west), Harpenden (15 miles south-west), Hitchin (8 miles west) and Hoddesdon (13 miles south).
Near you in Cottered
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bull Public House. Nearby you’ll also find Clothall Castle (3.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Hawkins Wood.
What else we do in Cottered
Do you need a roof survey in Cottered?
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 many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
If you look after a building such as Freman College, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Cottered, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What affects the price in Cottered
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
For a price for roof surveys in Cottered, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges frequently cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
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.