Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Marshalswick
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Marshalswick, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Marshalswick. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof survey in Marshalswick
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. 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. We survey lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are torn or sagging underlay and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Around Marshalswick, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Marshalswick (AL4, AL1, AL3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like Marshalswick is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What we’re asked to look at in Marshalswick
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
For landlords with property near St Albans station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How soon the report will arrive
Also near Marshalswick
Other services in Marshalswick
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it frequently fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Why it is worth a survey now in Marshalswick
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. On a bungalow or cottage around Marshalswick, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Package prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Photographs and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What a roof survey looks like in Marshalswick
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 2 miles west lies Batchwood Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Marshalswick has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like St John Fisher Roman Catholic 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 like Clarence Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Marshalswick is about 1 mile north-east of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Marshalswick, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Marshalswick. You can also see our page for London.
Roof surveys in AL4, AL1 and AL3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Milvus Road, Jersey Lane and Sandpit Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Sandridge (1 mile north), Bernards Heath (1 mile west), St Albans (1 mile south-west), Childwick Green (2 miles north-west) and Sopwell (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Watford (8 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles west), Stevenage (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles north-east), Harpenden (4 miles north-west) and Hitchin (13 miles north).
What’s near Marshalswick
We work in homes and buildings around The Baton pub, Sandringham School and Clarence Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is St Albans station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find St Albans Musical Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and The Maltings (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Wick Local Nature Reserve and Verulamium Lake.
Common questions in Marshalswick
Do you cover smaller places like Marshalswick?
Yes. Marshalswick is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near St Albans station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner 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.
How much does a roof survey cost in Marshalswick?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.