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Roof survey in High Cross, Hertfordshire
Roof surveys across High Cross, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
How a roof survey works in High Cross
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Typical surveys look at crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, on flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like High Cross are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- High Cross (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for High Cross property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Keep the report with your property records
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Why it is worth a survey now in High Cross
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Around High Cross, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in High Cross
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
High Cross homes and their roofs
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. With Much Hadham Palace about 4.2 miles east, High Cross sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Thundridge Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
High Cross is about 2 miles north of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in High Cross, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SG11. If you need a roof survey at a property on North Drive, Chestnut Grove and Poplar Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Wadesmill (1 mile south-west), Standon Green End (1 mile north), Thundridge (1 mile south), Cold Christmas (1 mile south-east) and Barwick (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (8 miles north-west), St Albans (15 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south-west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (13 miles north-west).
Near you in High Cross
In High Cross, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ware station, about 2.8 miles south. A little further out are Museum of Street Lighting (3.4 miles south) and Hertford County Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near High Cross include King's Meads.
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Common roof problems in High Cross
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Landlords with a home close to Ware station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as High Cross, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Common questions in High Cross
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ware station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like High Cross?
Yes, High Cross is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Report times depend on the package.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.