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Roof survey in Hinxworth, Hertfordshire
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- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn or blocked valleys
How a roof survey works in Hinxworth
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, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Typical surveys look at cracked mortar along the ridge and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, on the roof space, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Hinxworth, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Hinxworth (SG7)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Hinxworth
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.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
If you let a flat or house near Arlesey station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
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How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hinxworth
Letting agents and landlords in Hinxworth book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hinxworth and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Hinxworth often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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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.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about past leaks
- Keep the report with your property records
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Local roofs in Hinxworth
The wider area around Hinxworth has a long history of building, with Hinxworth Place about 0.6 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Hinxworth is in Hertfordshire. Hinxworth is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Hinxworth is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for roof surveys. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the SG7 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on High Street, Homefield and Chapel Street and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Bury End (1 mile south-east), Ashwell End (1 mile east), Caldecote (1 mile south), Newnham (2 miles south) and Ashwell (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (10 miles south), Hitchin (8 miles south-west), Letchworth (5 miles south), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles south), Stotfold (3 miles south-west) and Baldock (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hinxworth
Hinxworth’s nearest station is Arlesey station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Fairfield Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Ashwell Village Museum (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
Questions from Hinxworth
Will you come out to Hinxworth?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Hinxworth listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.