Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Hadham Ford
Roof surveys in Hadham Ford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Why it is worth a survey now in Hadham Ford
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We look at them before they cause trouble. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hadham Ford can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hadham Ford
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. We survey flat roofs, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are worn or blocked valleys and cracked mortar along the ridge.
In a village or hamlet like Hadham Ford, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Hadham Ford (SG11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Keep the report with your property records
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Photograph stains when they appear
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Your questions about roof surveys in Hadham Ford
Is my home in Hadham Ford listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Hadham Ford?
Yes, Hadham Ford is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
What a roof survey does not cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hadham Ford
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Hadham Ford homes and their roofs
The wider area around Hadham Ford has a long history of building, with Much Hadham Palace about 1.4 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Little Hadham Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Bishops Stortford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Cecilia are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Hadham Ford is about 3 miles west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Hadham Ford is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Hadham Ford is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of SG11 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Chapel Lane and Ford Hill. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Little Hadham (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west), Much Hadham (2 miles south), Hadham Cross (2 miles south) and Green Tye (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (3 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles south-west), Hoddesdon (9 miles south-west), Cheshunt (13 miles south-west) and Hertford (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hadham Ford
We work in homes and buildings around The Nag's Head Public House. Hadham Ford’s nearest station is Bishops Stortford station, roughly 3.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Herts and Essex Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Moated mound (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Thorley Wash nature reserve.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Hadham Ford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.