Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Great Wymondley Roof Survey
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Wymondley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose chimney pots
Roof survey in Great Wymondley: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. 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. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
In a small place like Great Wymondley, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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 sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Great Wymondley (SG4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Great Wymondley questions
I let a flat near Hitchin station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Wymondley?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Wymondley
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Why act early in Great Wymondley
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Great Wymondley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Great Wymondley
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Great Wymondley, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Local roofs in Great Wymondley
With Knebworth House about 4.9 miles south, Great Wymondley sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Hitchin station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building such as Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Great Wymondley is about 2 miles east of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. We visit Great Wymondley as part of our work across Hertfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
We work across SG4 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Graveley Road, Hitchin Road and Arch Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Little Wymondley (1 mile south), Poets Estate (1 mile north-west), Graveley (1 mile south-east), Titmore Green (1 mile south) and Willian (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (3 miles south-east), St Albans (14 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hatfield (12 miles south) and Hertford (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Great Wymondley
We work in homes and buildings around Hitchin Girls' School, The Green Man pub and Kingshott School. For rail, the closest station is Hitchin station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include North Hertfordshire Museum (2 miles west) and Lister Hospital (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Great Wymondley includes Purwell Ninesprings.