Hertfordshire · London and the South East
The Flints Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in The Flints, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like The Flints, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Roof survey in The Flints
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you are worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- The Flints (SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in The Flints
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn or blocked valleys
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalene, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- 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 faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping typically points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What affects the price in The Flints
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
FAQs for The Flints
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Luton station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in The Flints?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
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 stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in The Flints
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Luton station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like Offley Endowed Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
The Flints is about 4 miles south-west of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in The Flints can all book roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SG5 postcode area for roof surveys. If you are just outside The Flints, we cover Great Offley (1 mile east), Temple End (2 miles east) and Ley Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (13 miles south), Stevenage (7 miles east), St Albans (12 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles south-east), Harpenden (8 miles south) and Hitchin (4 miles north-east).
Near you in The Flints
In The Flints, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Luton station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ravensburgh Castle (2.7 miles north-west) and John Dony Field Centre (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around The Flints includes Markham's Hill and Pegsdon Hills.