Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Micklefield Green, Hertfordshire
Need a roof survey in Micklefield Green? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof surveys around Micklefield Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Chenies Manor House, about 2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Micklefield Green. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sarratt Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Chorleywood station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Micklefield Green is about 3 miles north of Rickmansworth, in Hertfordshire. Micklefield Green is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Micklefield Green. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in WD3 is within our area for roof surveys. Other places close to Micklefield Green include Sarratt (1 mile north-west), Chandler's Cross (1 mile east), Loudwater (1 mile south), Bucks Hill (1 mile north) and Chorleywood West (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (4 miles east), Hemel Hempstead (6 miles north), St Albans (9 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles north-east), Harpenden (11 miles north-east) and Hatfield (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Micklefield Green
Around Micklefield Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Clement Danes School, York House School and The Cock Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chorleywood station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Leavesden Hospital (3.9 miles north-east) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tumbling Bay and Chorleywood Common.
Roof survey in Micklefield Green
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow in heavy rain and valley linings that have cracked or split, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Micklefield Green, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Micklefield Green (WD3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we are asked to look at in Micklefield Green
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Cross, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Are they insured for the work?
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How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
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, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Micklefield Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Micklefield Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Micklefield Green?
Yes. Micklefield Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How long does a roof survey take?
It usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How do I book a survey in Micklefield Green?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Micklefield Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Micklefield Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.