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Roof survey in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hemel Hempstead. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How a roof survey works in Hemel Hempstead
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We are frequently asked to look into loose ridge or hip tiles and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, on lead flashings, natural slate and flat roofs.
Lots of homes in a place the size of Hemel Hempstead are rented, and roofs are easy to forget between tenancies. A written record of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps landlords and agents plan work before a defect turns into a leak. Photos in the report give you a record to compare with later. Small faults, such as a blocked gutter or loose flashing, are easy to miss until a tenant reports damp.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Hemel Hempstead (HP2, HP3, HP1)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a commercial building or block in Hemel Hempstead, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it before the visit. For homes, clear the way to the loft hatch and let us know about any leaks you know of. The written report follows, with photographs.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Questions from Hemel Hempstead
I let a flat near Apsley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Hemel Hempstead listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Hemel Hempstead?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Roof surveys in Hemel Hempstead: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Hemel Hempstead is one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life.
The streets around a church like St Barnabas are often 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. Trees in and around Gadebridge Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Historic houses such as High Elms Manor, about 4.6 miles south-east, show how far back building around Hemel Hempstead goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Hemel Hempstead is about 24 miles north-west of London, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Hemel Hempstead get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Hemel Hempstead. There is also a page for London.
Every address in HP2, HP3 and HP1 is covered for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on The Queen's Square, High Street and Sun Square and the roads around them. Hemel Hempstead is on the A41 and A414, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Hemel Hempstead: Grovehill (1 mile west), Woodhall Farm (1 mile west), Adeyfield (1 mile north-east), Highfield (1 mile north) and Bennetts End (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Watford (7 miles south-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles east), Harpenden (6 miles north-east), Hatfield (10 miles east) and Borehamwood (10 miles south-east). Being one of Hertfordshire’s larger places, Hemel Hempstead has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Hemel Hempstead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Gadebridge Park, The Full House and Adeyfield School. Hemel Hempstead’s nearest station is Apsley station, about 1.4 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Redbourn Museum (4 miles north-east) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (0.5 miles west). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Long Deans.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. In flats, shops and offices in Hemel Hempstead, a roof leak can reach more than one floor before it shows, soaking insulation, ceilings and whatever is below. The earlier the cause is found, the smaller the job.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Hemel Hempstead
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Over 20 years’ experience
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