Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Foxholes
Wondering about the roof at a property in Foxholes? We carry out roof surveys in Foxholes and across Hertfordshire.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Foxholes
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed leaning or weathered chimney stacks and flashings that have come away from the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Foxholes, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Foxholes (SG13)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a smaller place like Foxholes, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Foxholes
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Blocked gutters on homes around Foxholes overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Foxholes
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- A report with photographs
- PI and public liability insurance
Roof surveys around Foxholes
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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as Wheatcroft Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Foxholes is about 1 mile east of Hertford, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Foxholes, we can survey the roof. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Foxholes. There is also a page for London.
Surveys in SG13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Ware Road, London Road and Fairfax Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Rush Green (1 mile north-east), Hertford Heath (1 mile south-east), Hertford (1 mile west), Little Amwell (1 mile south-east) and Horns Mill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (10 miles north-west), St Albans (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles west), Harpenden (13 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).
Around Foxholes
We work in homes and buildings around Simon Balle All-Through School, The Saracens Head Public House and Hertford Regional College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hertford East station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hertford County Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Mcmullen & Sons Brewery Museum (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Foxholes include King's Meads.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about roof surveys in Foxholes
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hertford East station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Foxholes?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What a roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Foxholes
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we look at them closely.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
What we’re asked to look at in Foxholes
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlords with a home close to Hertford East station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report