Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Tewin, Hertfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Tewin from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
What a roof survey looks like in Tewin
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Tewin has a long history of building, with Digswell House about 2.1 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Welwyn North station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building like Ridgeway Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Tewin is about 2 miles north-east of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Tewin, we can survey the roof. Tewin is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for roof surveys. There is also a page for London.
We survey roofs across AL6 for roof surveys. Local streets include Upper Green Road, Godfries Close and Harwood Close, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Tewin Wood (1 mile north), Burnham Green (1 mile north-west), Harmer Green (1 mile north-west), Haldens (1 mile west) and Bramfield (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Watford (15 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (14 miles west), Stevenage (6 miles north), St Albans (9 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east) and Harpenden (8 miles west).
Around Tewin
In Tewin, that means homes and buildings near Rose And Crown Public House and Panshanger Park, among other places. Tewin’s nearest station is Welwyn North station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Howard Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Tewin include Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
About our roof survey in Tewin
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, across clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Tewin, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Tewin (AL6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Tewin
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Tewin questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Welwyn North station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Tewin?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How much does a roof survey cost in Tewin?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
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.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Nearby places to Tewin
What else we do in Tewin
When to book a survey in Tewin
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
If you live near a park such as Panshanger Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether the price includes VAT
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. For older village homes like those around Tewin, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Tewin
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Tewin, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.