Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Temple End, Hertfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Temple End. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
How a roof survey works in Temple End
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. 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. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and the roof space, and people most often book us about blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
In a small place like Temple End, many roofs stand in the open, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Temple End (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Temple End, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, 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 get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Why get it checked now?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. For an older or listed building in a place like Temple End, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Temple End, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Common questions in Temple End
Is my home in Temple End listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hitchin station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Places near Temple End
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When to book a survey in Temple End
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
For landlords with property near Hitchin station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Temple End
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Hitchin Boys' School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Homes near green spaces like Butts Close can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Temple End is about 2 miles south-west of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Temple End, we can come and survey your property. Temple End is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Every address in SG4 is within our area for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Temple End: Great Offley (2 miles west), Ley Green (2 miles south), The Flints (2 miles west), Pirton (3 miles north-west) and Pegsdon (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (14 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles east), St Albans (13 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles south-east), Harpenden (8 miles south) and Hatfield (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Temple End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Butts Close, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hitchin station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Lister Hospital (3.8 miles east) and North Hertfordshire Museum (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Temple End include Markham's Hill and Oughtonhead Nature Reserve.