Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Startop's End
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Startop's End, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
What a roof survey looks like in Startop's End
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Tring station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Cholesbury Manor House, about 4.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Startop's End. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Startop's End is about 1 mile north of Tring, in Hertfordshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Startop's End and the surrounding area. Startop's End is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for roof surveys. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
We survey roofs across the HP23 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on Watery Lane, Lukes Lea and Marsworth Wharf and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Startop's End: Marsworth (1 mile north-east), Tringford (1 mile south), Wilstone (1 mile west), Bulbourne (1 mile east) and Gubblecote (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (10 miles south-east), St Albans (15 miles east), Harpenden (14 miles east), Berkhamsted (6 miles south-east), Rickmansworth (15 miles south-east) and Chorleywood (14 miles south-east).
Around Startop's End
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Angler's Retreat pub and Tring School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tring station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Tindal Centre (5.8 miles west) and Pitstone Green Museum (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Startop's End include College Lake nature reserve and Ivinghoe Beacon.
Roof survey in Startop's End: what you get
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and debris building up in roof valleys.
Somewhere as small as Startop's End, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Startop's End (HP23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Startop's End
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Also in Startop's End
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Startop's End, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Startop's End
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the survey will not cover
What a roof survey does not cover
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- A structural engineer’s report
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Your questions about roof surveys in Startop's End
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Startop's End?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Startop's End?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Startop's End?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.