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Roof survey in St Leonards, Hertfordshire
Roof surveys in St Leonards, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof survey in St Leonards
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. 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. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed leaking gutter joints and downpipes and flashings that have come away from the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like St Leonards are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- St Leonards (HP23)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around St Leonards, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
For a price for roof surveys in St Leonards, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What we are asked to look at in St Leonards
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
St Leonards homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 1.1 miles east lies Cholesbury Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around St Leonards has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Wendover station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
St Leonards is about 4 miles north-west of Chesham, in Hertfordshire. St Leonards gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes St Leonards. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in HP23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Bottom Road, Gilbert's Hill and Jenkins Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Buckland Common (1 mile east), Cholesbury (1 mile east), Hastoe (1 mile north), Swan Bottom (1 mile south-west) and Lee Common (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (14 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles east), St Albans (15 miles east), Harpenden (15 miles east), Berkhamsted (5 miles east) and Rickmansworth (12 miles south-east).
Around St Leonards
Around St Leonards, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Lion Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wendover station, about 2.9 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Trenchard Museum (2.2 miles north-west) and Hawridge Court (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Dancersend Nature Reserve and Pavis Wood.
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What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Landlords, agents and block managers in St Leonards
Landlords, agents and building managers in St Leonards and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
St Leonards: your questions answered
I let a flat near Wendover station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to St Leonards?
Yes, St Leonards is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.