Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Mackerye End, Hertfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Mackerye End, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof survey in Mackerye End
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Mackerye End are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Mackerye End (AL5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Mackerye End 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
What a roof survey looks like in Mackerye End
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The flight restriction zone around Luton Airport comes within about 1 mile of Mackerye End. If your survey includes the drone, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sauncey Wood Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Homes near green spaces such as Lydekker Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Historic houses such as Shaw's Corner, about 2.3 miles east, show how far back building around Mackerye End goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Mackerye End is about 1 mile north-east of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. Mackerye End gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Every address in AL5 is covered for roof surveys. We also cover Lea Valley (1 mile south), Porter's End (1 mile north), The Folly (1 mile south-east), Blackmore End (1 mile north-east) and Bower Heath (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Watford (12 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles south-west), Stevenage (8 miles north-east), St Albans (5 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles east) and Hitchin (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Mackerye End
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cherry Trees pub, Sir John Lawes School and Lydekker Park. Mackerye End’s nearest station is Harpenden station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west. A little further out are St Albans City Hospital (4.8 miles south) and Harpenden Museum (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Mackerye End includes Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve.
Mackerye End questions
How do I find out if my home in Mackerye End is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Mackerye End?
Yes. Mackerye End 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 when you book.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Prices for roof surveys in Mackerye End
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
For a price for your roof in Mackerye End, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
For a price for roof surveys in Mackerye End, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- A full building survey of the property
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys