Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thundridge Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Thundridge. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose chimney pots
Roof survey in Thundridge: what you get
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. If you’re worried about torn or sagging underlay and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Some older homes in villages like Thundridge are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Thundridge (SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Thundridge
With Much Hadham Palace about 4.8 miles east, Thundridge sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Ware station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Thundridge Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Thundridge is about 1 mile north of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Thundridge can all book roof surveys. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Thundridge. There’s also a page for London.
We work across the SG12 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Woodlands Road, Cold Christmas Lane and Ducketts Wood. We also cover the places around Thundridge: Wadesmill (1 mile north), Cold Christmas (1 mile east), High Cross (1 mile north), Ware (1 mile south) and Tonwell (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (8 miles north-west), St Albans (14 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Thundridge
Around Thundridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sow & Pigs pub and The Chauncy School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ware station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hertford County Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Barrowfield (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Thundridge includes King's Meads.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it frequently fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Also near Thundridge
Other services in Thundridge
Why get it checked now?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We check them before they cause trouble. Outbuildings and barns around Thundridge are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Useful tips for Thundridge property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Keep the report with your property records
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Do you need a roof survey in Thundridge?
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
How we price roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
To get a price for roof surveys in Thundridge, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Thundridge needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Thundridge questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Ware station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Thundridge listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
How do I book a survey in Thundridge?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Is Thundridge in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Thundridge included.
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.