Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Highfield, Hertfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Highfield and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Local roofs in Highfield
With Batchwood Hall about 4.4 miles east, Highfield sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Living close to Gadebridge Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Take a building like Yewtree Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Highfield is about 1 mile north of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. We visit Highfield as part of our work across Hertfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Highfield and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Roof surveys in HP2 and HP1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Juno Road, Great Road and Dione Road. Being close to the A4147, Highfield is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Adeyfield (1 mile south-east), Hemel Hempstead (1 mile south), Piccotts End (1 mile north-west), Grovehill (1 mile south-west) and Woodhall Farm (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Watford (7 miles south), Stevenage (15 miles north-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles east), Harpenden (6 miles north-east) and Hitchin (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Highfield
Around Highfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gadebridge Park, The Old Bell pub and The Astley Cooper School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hemel Hempstead station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Redbourn Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Long Deans.
Roof survey in Highfield: what you get
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it is easy to find a day that suits. Typical surveys look at water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and loose ridge or hip tiles, across flat roofs, the roof space and lead flashings.
Houses in smaller places like Highfield can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Highfield (HP2, HP1)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Highfield
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. In a smaller place like Highfield, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Highfield
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Highfield is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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 check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Common roof problems in Highfield
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
Landlords with a home close to Hemel Hempstead station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Landlords, agents and block managers in Highfield
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords and letting agents in Highfield book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Also near Highfield
What else we do in Highfield
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That is why we check them closely.
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Highfield: your questions answered
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Highfield be checked too?
Frequently, yes, so mention it as you book. Many homes in new towns like Hemel Hempstead have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs frequently last around 15–20 years.
Is Highfield within the area you cover?
Yes. Highfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.