Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Holwellbury
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Holwellbury. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Local roofs in Holwellbury
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter (C of E) at Corner with Holwell Road: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Arlesey station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Derwent Lower School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Holwellbury is about 3 miles north-west of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. Holwellbury is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Roof surveys in SG5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Holwellbury: Ickleford (2 miles south), Westmill (3 miles south), Bearton (3 miles south), Letchworth Garden City (3 miles south-east) and Walsworth (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (8 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south), Harpenden (13 miles south), Hitchin (3 miles south), Stotfold (3 miles north-east) and Baldock (5 miles east).
Near you in Holwellbury
We work in homes and buildings around The Priory School, among other places. Holwellbury’s nearest station is Arlesey station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Fairfield Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Wymondley Castle (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Holwellbury includes Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows and Markham's Hill.
How a roof survey works in Holwellbury
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings, and people most frequently book us about standing water on a flat roof and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Holwellbury (SG5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Holwellbury
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
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.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Holwellbury, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
FAQs for Holwellbury
Is Holwellbury within the area you cover?
Yes. Holwellbury is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Holwellbury listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Holwellbury?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Also near Holwellbury
Also in Holwellbury
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- File the report with your home documents
- Photograph stains when they appear
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Holwellbury
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.