Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Rushden
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Rushden, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Rushden: what you get
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you are worried about loose ridge or hip tiles and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Rushden, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Rushden (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Rushden, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Also in Rushden
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rushden
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Questions from Rushden
Will you come out to Rushden?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Baldock station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
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 I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Do you need a roof survey in Rushden?
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What affects the price in Rushden
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Local roofs in Rushden
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Baldock station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Rushden is about 5 miles east of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Rushden and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Rushden. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Roof surveys in SG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Bennett's Lane and Treacle Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Roe Green (1 mile north-east), Green End (2 miles north-east), Cottered (2 miles south-east), Sandon (2 miles north-east) and Throcking (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (5 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south), Harpenden (15 miles south-west), Hitchin (7 miles west) and Hoddesdon (15 miles south).
Near you in Rushden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Moon And Stars Public House and the streets around them. Rushden’s nearest station is Baldock station, about 4.2 miles north-west. A little further out are Lister Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Clothall Castle (2.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Hawkins Wood.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Why it is worth a survey now in Rushden
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. In a place like Rushden, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.