Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Hertford Heath Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Hertford Heath and across Hertfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof survey in Hertford Heath: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Hertford Heath and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Typical surveys look at blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, on chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
In a small place like Hertford Heath, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Hertford Heath (SG13)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Hertford Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hertford Heath?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Hertford Heath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across 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?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Around Hertford Heath, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Hertford Heath
What else we do in Hertford Heath
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it frequently fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Roof surveys around Hertford Heath
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you look after a building such as Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Hertford East station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Hertford Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Hertford, in Hertfordshire. Hertford Heath gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages 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. Local streets include London Road, Woodland Road and Trinity Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Hertford Heath include the B1197. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Little Amwell (1 mile east), Foxholes (1 mile north-west), Rush Green (1 mile north), Hailey (1 mile east) and Woollensbrook (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (10 miles north-west), St Albans (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles west), Harpenden (13 miles west) and Hitchin (15 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hertford Heath
Around Hertford Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The College Arms, Simon Balle All-Through School and Barclay Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hertford East station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Hertford County Hospital (2.1 miles north-west) and Museum of Street Lighting (1.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Hertford Heath nature reserve.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Hertford Heath, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate