Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Langley, Hertfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Langley, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Langley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
About our roof survey in Langley
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Common reasons to book are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and debris building up in roof valleys, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs.
In a small place like Langley, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Langley (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Why act early in Langley
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What a roof survey looks like in Langley
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Living close to Concerts at Knebworth House is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Knebworth House, about 1.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Langley. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Langley is about 3 miles south-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Langley can all book roof surveys. Langley is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Here we cover the SG4 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on London Road and Village Street and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Langley Bottom (1 mile north-west), Rush Green (1 mile north-west), St Paul's Walden (1 mile west), Old Knebworth (2 miles south-east) and Driver's End (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hemel Hempstead (13 miles south-west), Stevenage (3 miles north-east), St Albans (10 miles south-west), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles south), Harpenden (7 miles south-west) and Hitchin (5 miles north).
Around Langley
We work in homes and buildings around Concerts at Knebworth House and Farmers Boy Public House. Langley’s nearest station is Stevenage station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Lister Hospital (2.7 miles north) and Wymondley Castle (3.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ridlins Mire.
What affects the price in Langley
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
When to book a survey in Langley
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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Anyone responsible for a site like The Thomas Alleyne School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Towns and villages near Langley
What else we do in Langley
FAQs for Langley
I let a flat near Stevenage station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is Langley within the area you cover?
Yes, Langley is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
How long does the visit take?
The visit normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.