Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Furneux Pelham
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Furneux Pelham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
About our roof survey in Furneux Pelham
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you are worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and valley linings that have cracked or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space alike.
In a small place like Furneux Pelham, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Furneux Pelham (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Furneux Pelham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A full building survey of the property
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
When to book a survey in Furneux Pelham
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Take a building like Furneux Pelham Church of England School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?
Furneux Pelham questions
Do you cover Furneux Pelham?
Yes, Furneux Pelham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Furneux Pelham?
Yes. Furneux Pelham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Furneux Pelham homes and their roofs
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Furneux Pelham is about 5 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We cover Furneux Pelham and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Furneux Pelham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in SG9 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on The Street and The Causeway. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Albury (1 mile south), Gravesend (2 miles south), Brent Pelham (2 miles north), Clapgate (2 miles south) and Great Hormead (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (11 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (5 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south-west), Hitchin (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (13 miles south) and Hertford (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Furneux Pelham
In Furneux Pelham, that means homes and buildings near The Star Public House. A little further out are Brent Pelham (2.1 miles north).
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.