Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Stotfold Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Stotfold. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
About our roof survey in Stotfold
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. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Typical surveys look at leaking gutter joints and downpipes and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, on ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Stotfold, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Stotfold (SG5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Stotfold
With Hinxworth Place about 2.4 miles north-east, Stotfold sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as Roecroft Lower School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Arlesey station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Stotfold is about 5 miles north of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Stotfold and the rest of Hertfordshire. Stotfold is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
We work across the SG5 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, Church Road and Meadowsweet Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Stotfold Common (1 mile north), Radwell (1 mile east), Astwick (1 mile north) and Fairfield (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (8 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south), Harpenden (15 miles south), Hitchin (5 miles south), Baldock (3 miles south-east) and Benslow (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Stotfold
In Stotfold, that means homes and buildings near The Knights Templar School and The Chequers Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Stotfold is Arlesey station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Fairfield Hospital (1.1 miles south-west) and Bygrave House (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Stotfold includes Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
Common questions in Stotfold
Will you come out to Stotfold?
Yes, Stotfold is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Stotfold listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Nearby places to Stotfold
Other services in Stotfold
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a smaller place like Stotfold, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Stotfold, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
How we price roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.