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Roof survey in Newgate Street, Hertfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Newgate Street.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
About our roof survey in Newgate Street
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a careful look. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We are often asked to look into standing water on a flat roof and debris building up in roof valleys, across lead flashings, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
In a small place like Newgate Street, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Newgate Street (SG13)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Newgate Street homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 4 miles south-west lies Wyllyotts Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Newgate Street has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary Ponsbourne, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Newgate Street is about 3 miles north-west of Cheshunt, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from Newgate Street are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. London is in our area too.
Surveys in SG13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Newgate Street Village, Carbone Hill and The Ridings or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Newgate Street include Cuffley (1 mile south), Little Berkhamsted (2 miles north), Northaw (2 miles south-west), Bayford (2 miles north) and Essendon (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Watford (13 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (15 miles west), Stevenage (13 miles north), St Albans (9 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles north-east) and Welwyn Garden City (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Newgate Street
In Newgate Street, that means homes and buildings near The Coach And Horses Public House. For rail, the closest station is Cuffley station, about 1.4 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Farm Hospital (4.3 miles south) and Hertford Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Newgate Street include Fir and Pond Woods and Cheshunt Lake.
Also in Newgate Street
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Newgate Street questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Cuffley station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Is Newgate Street within the area you cover?
Yes, Newgate Street is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How do I book a survey in Newgate Street?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Newgate Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Prices for roof surveys in Newgate Street
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices quoted always include 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.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for roof surveys in Newgate Street, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Signs you need a roof survey in Newgate Street
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, particularly near trees.
Common reasons to book include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If you let a flat or house near Cuffley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.