Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Oaklands Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Oaklands, with photographs and a written report.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
About our roof survey in Oaklands
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Typical surveys look at crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and the roof space.
Around Oaklands, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Oaklands (AL6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Prices for roof surveys in Oaklands
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Questions from Oaklands
Can a landlord with a rental near Welwyn North station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Oaklands listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
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 including VAT.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Is Oaklands in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Oaklands and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Oaklands homes and their roofs
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Oaklands has a long history of building, with Digswell House about 1.8 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Oaklands Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Welwyn North station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Oaklands is about 3 miles north of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Oaklands is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Oaklands and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across AL6 for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Briary Wood End, Lower Mardley Hill and Heathbrow Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Oaklands: Woolmer Green (1 mile north-east), Harmer Green (1 mile south-east), Burnham Green (1 mile south-east), Datchworth (2 miles north-east) and Knebworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Watford (15 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (13 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles north), St Albans (9 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles east) and Welwyn Garden City (3 miles south).
What’s near Oaklands
We work in homes and buildings around Monk's Walk School, Danesbury Park and The North Star pub. The nearest railway station is Welwyn North station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Datchworth Museum (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mardley Heath.
What we’re asked to look at in Oaklands
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Look out for signs like these:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael and All Angels, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Useful tips for Oaklands property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Homes around Oaklands often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.