Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Titmore Green
Roof surveys in Titmore Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Titmore Green
About 3.7 miles south lies Knebworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Titmore Green has been built on. 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 your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Titmore Green is about 2 miles south-east of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. In Titmore Green, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Titmore Green and the places around it. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Roof surveys in SG4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Lower Titmore Green (1 mile south-east), Todd's Green (1 mile east), Little Wymondley (1 mile north), Sperberry Hill (1 mile west) and St Ippolyts (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), Stevenage (3 miles south-east), St Albans (13 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west) and Hoddesdon (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Titmore Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The John Henry Newman School, Hermit of Redcoats pub and The John Henry Newman School. The nearest railway station is Stevenage station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lister Hospital (1.1 miles east) and Stevenage Museum (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Titmore Green includes Purwell Ninesprings.
Roof survey in Titmore Green
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. 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 are frequently asked to look into cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, on ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Titmore Green may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Titmore Green (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Titmore Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Titmore Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Common questions in Titmore Green
Is Titmore Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Titmore Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Titmore Green
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
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What we’re asked to look at in Titmore Green
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
For landlords with property near Stevenage station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That is why we check them closely.
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.