Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Hertford
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Hertford. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
About our roof survey in Hertford
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away from the wall and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs.
Around Hertford, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen safely from the property we’re surveying. It’s useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters as you book.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Hertford (SG14, SG13)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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Hertford: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Hertford East station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hertford?
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.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
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.
Roof surveys around Hertford
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Anyone responsible for a site like Mill Mead Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as Hertford United Reform Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Hertford is about 9 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We carry out roof surveys in Hertford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in SG14 and SG13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Salisbury Square, Market Street and Parliament Square. Hertford sits on or near the A10 and A119. If you’re just outside Hertford, we cover Horns Mill (1 mile south), Foxholes (1 mile east), Rush Green (2 miles east), Hertford Heath (2 miles south-east) and Little Amwell (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (9 miles north-west), St Albans (11 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles west), Harpenden (12 miles west) and Hitchin (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Hertford
In Hertford, that means homes and buildings near The Old Barge pub and Richard Hale School. Hertford has its own railway station: Hertford East station. Other landmarks nearby include Hertford County Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Mcmullen & Sons Brewery Museum (within half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Willowmead.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Signs you need a roof survey in Hertford
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Problems we come across often include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you let a flat or house near Hertford East station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. On homes in Hertford, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hertford
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Hertford frequently share a roof line with the neighbours, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.