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Hexton Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Hexton from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose chimney pots
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hexton
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We survey natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and loose chimney pots.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Hexton (SG5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Hexton
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
The streets around a church such as Church of St Faith (Church of England) are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before booking
- When you will get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Hexton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
Places near Hexton
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Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. In a place like Hexton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Hexton
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
FAQs for Hexton
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Harlington station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Hexton listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hexton
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses like Harlington Manor, about 4.3 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Hexton goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hexton Junior Mixed and Infant School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Living close to Recreation Ground is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Hexton is in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Hexton, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SG5. If you are just outside Hexton, we cover Pegsdon (1 mile east), Apsley End (2 miles north-east), Hanscombe End (2 miles north), Shillington (3 miles north-east) and Pirton (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south), Stevenage (10 miles south-east), St Albans (15 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-east), Harpenden (10 miles south) and Hitchin (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Hexton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Recreation Ground. For rail, the closest station is Harlington station, roughly 4.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ravensburgh Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and John Dony Field Centre (3.9 miles south). The countryside around Hexton includes Butts Hill and Barton Gravel Pit.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hexton
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.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.