Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Throcking
Roof surveys in Throcking from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Loose chimney pots
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Your questions about roof surveys in Throcking
Do you cover smaller places like Throcking?
Yes. Throcking is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Throcking is listed?
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.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Roof survey in Throcking
We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey flat roofs, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are torn or sagging underlay and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
In a small place like Throcking, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Throcking (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Throcking property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Throcking needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know 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.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A full building survey of the property
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Throcking
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Freman College will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Throcking is about 6 miles north-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from Throcking are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Throcking and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Surveys in SG9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Throcking: Cottered (1 mile south-west), Chipping (1 mile north-east), Buntingford (2 miles east), Aspenden (2 miles south-east) and Layston (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (6 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (9 miles west), Hoddesdon (14 miles south) and Hatfield (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Throcking
Well-known places in the area include Clothall Castle (4.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Hawkins Wood.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Throcking
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
When to book a survey in Throcking
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Problems we come across often include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.