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Roof survey in Hunsdon, Hertfordshire
Need a roof survey in Hunsdon? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Hunsdon can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
About our roof survey in Hunsdon
We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed lifted, split or missing lead flashings and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space alike.
Somewhere as small as Hunsdon, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Hunsdon (SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Do you need a roof survey in Hunsdon?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Take a building like Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Keep the report with your property records
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Also near Hunsdon
What else we do in Hunsdon
What a roof survey looks like in Hunsdon
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Roydon station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Much Hadham Palace lies about 3.6 miles north, so building around Hunsdon goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Hunsdon is about 4 miles north-west of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Hunsdon, 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. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the SG12 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Cunningham Grove and Wicklands Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Hunsdonbury (1 mile south), Widford (1 mile north), Nether Street (1 mile north), Wareside (2 miles north-west) and Babbs Green (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Stevenage (12 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles west), Hoddesdon (5 miles south-west), Cheshunt (8 miles south-west) and Hatfield (13 miles west).
Around Hunsdon
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Roydon station, about 2.4 miles south. A little further out are Harlow Mill (3.3 miles east) and Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hunsdon Mead.
What a roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Common questions in Hunsdon
Can a landlord with a rental near Roydon station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Hunsdon listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you work in Hunsdon?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in Hunsdon.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What affects the price in Hunsdon
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.