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Roof survey in Hailey, Hertfordshire
Roof surveys in Hailey from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
FAQs for Hailey
Do you cover smaller places like Hailey?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near St Margarets (Herts) station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How much does a roof survey cost in Hailey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
How a roof survey works in Hailey
We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We are frequently asked to look into torn or sagging underlay and loose chimney pots, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Hailey (SG13)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Hailey needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Let us know about past leaks
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
What else we do in Hailey
What we’re asked to look at in Hailey
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you own a rental within reach of St Margarets (Herts) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hailey
Landlords and letting agents in Hailey book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
What a roof survey looks like in Hailey
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: 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 Roselands Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Hailey is about 2 miles north of Hoddesdon, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Hailey across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of SG13 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on Hailey Lane, Springle Lane and College Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Hailey on the A1170, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Hailey, we cover Little Amwell (1 mile north-west), Woollensbrook (1 mile south-west), Hertford Heath (1 mile west), St Margarets (1 mile north-east) and Great Amwell (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (11 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Cheshunt (5 miles south).
What’s near Hailey
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The John Warner School, Barclay Park and The Galley Hall Public House. The closest station to Hailey is St Margarets (Herts) station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Barrowfield (1.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Street Lighting (1.4 miles north). The countryside around Hailey includes Hertford Heath nature reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.