Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Daw's End Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Daw's End from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
About our roof survey in Daw's End
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey the roof space, natural slate and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and valley linings that have cracked or split.
Village roofs frequently 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Daw's End (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Around Daw's End, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
Prices quoted always include 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.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Daw's End
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Your questions about roof surveys in Daw's End
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Daw's End?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Daw's End within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
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Daw's End homes and their roofs
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Church of St George are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Anstey First School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Daw's End is in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Daw's End is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Daw's End. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the SG9 postcode area for roof surveys. If you are just outside Daw's End, we cover Anstey (1 mile north), Great Hormead (1 mile south), Wyddial (2 miles west), Brent Pelham (2 miles south-east) and Lower Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (11 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles south-east), Hitchin (13 miles west), Hoddesdon (15 miles south), Hertford (13 miles south-west) and Letchworth (11 miles west).
Near you in Daw's End
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Blind Fiddler pub. Other landmarks nearby include Anstey Hales Farm (0.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Hawkins Wood.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Daw's End often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.