Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Standon Green End, Hertfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Standon Green End, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Standon Green End
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. We survey the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and people most often book us about leaking gutter joints and downpipes and debris building up in roof valleys.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Standon Green End (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Standon Green End
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Standon Green End. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof surveys in Standon Green End: local notes
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Ralph Sadleir Middle School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. With Much Hadham Palace about 4.5 miles east, the area around Standon Green End has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Standon Green End is about 3 miles north of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We carry out roof surveys in Standon Green End for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Standon Green End is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in SG11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Standon Green End: Colliers End (1 mile north-east), Sacombe Green (1 mile west), High Cross (1 mile south), Wadesmill (2 miles south) and Barwick (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (7 miles north-west), St Albans (15 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south-west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Standon Green End
We work in homes and buildings around The Lamb and Flag pub, among other places. The closest station to Standon Green End is Ware station, about 3.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Barrowfield (4.4 miles south) and Hertford County Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Standon Green End includes King's Meads.
Common questions in Standon Green End
Is Standon Green End within the area you cover?
Yes. Standon Green End is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ware station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
Towns and villages near Standon Green End
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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.
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Let us know about past leaks
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Common roof problems in Standon Green End
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
The streets around a church such as St Mary's are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you’ll get the report
- What exactly goes into their report
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Standon Green End can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.