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Roof Survey in St Ibbs
Independent roof surveys in St Ibbs. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in St Ibbs: what you get
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you are worried about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and flashings that have come away from the wall, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, chimney stacks and natural slate alike.
Older buildings in small places like St Ibbs may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- St Ibbs (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around St Ibbs 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, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- File the report with your home documents
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Surveys for landlords and agents in St Ibbs
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Local roofs in St Ibbs
If your survey includes the drone, 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Ippolyts (church of England), corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Hitchin station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. With Knebworth House about 4.1 miles south-east, the area around St Ibbs has a long history. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
St Ibbs is about 2 miles south of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in St Ibbs, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hertfordshire, we cover St Ibbs. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SG4. We also cover the places around St Ibbs: Sperberry Hill (1 mile north-east), Little Almshoe (1 mile south), St Ippolyts (1 mile north-east), Gosmore (1 mile north-west) and Titmore Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), Stevenage (4 miles east), St Albans (12 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (8 miles south-west) and Hatfield (11 miles south).
Near you in St Ibbs
Around St Ibbs, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hitchin Girls' School, The Bull Public House and Kingshott School. For rail, the closest station is Hitchin station, roughly 1.9 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Lister Hospital (2.1 miles east) and North Hertfordshire Museum (1.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Purwell Ninesprings and Markham's Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
St Ibbs: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like St Ibbs?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St Ibbs?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
How do I arrange a roof survey in St Ibbs?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.