Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in St Ippolyts
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in St Ippolyts, with photos and a written report.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
How a roof survey works in St Ippolyts
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. 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. We’re frequently asked to look into standing water on a flat roof and cracked mortar along the ridge, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
In a small place like St Ippolyts, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- St Ippolyts (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in St Ippolyts
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. In a place like St Ippolyts, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in St Ippolyts
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a roof survey does not cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
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Roof surveys in St Ippolyts: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Knebworth House, about 4.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around St Ippolyts goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Butts Close is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Hitchin station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Ippolyts (church of England), its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
St Ippolyts is about 2 miles south of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in St Ippolyts can all book roof surveys. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes St Ippolyts. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Roof surveys in SG4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Ashbrook Lane, Brookend Lane and Stevenage Road. We also cover the places around St Ippolyts: Sperberry Hill (1 mile south), St Ibbs (1 mile south-west), Gosmore (1 mile west), Little Almshoe (1 mile south) and Titmore Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), Stevenage (4 miles south-east), St Albans (13 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west) and Hatfield (12 miles south).
Landmarks near St Ippolyts
In St Ippolyts, that means homes and buildings near Hitchin Girls' School, Butts Close and The Bird in Hand pub. The closest station to St Ippolyts is Hitchin station, about 1.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Wymondley Castle (1.4 miles north-east) and Lister Hospital (2 miles east). Not far away are Markham's Hill and Purwell Ninesprings.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Common questions in St Ippolyts
Can a landlord with a rental near Hitchin station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to St Ippolyts?
Yes, St Ippolyts is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s 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 we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near St Ippolyts can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in St Ippolyts
Letting agents and landlords in St Ippolyts book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.