Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Tonwell Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Tonwell, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
About our roof survey in Tonwell
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’re worried about torn or sagging underlay and worn or blocked valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Tonwell, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Tonwell (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Tonwell: local notes
About 4.6 miles north-west lies Aston Bury, a reminder of how long the area around Tonwell has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Ware station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Tonwell is about 2 miles north-west of Ware, in Hertfordshire. In Tonwell, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for London.
We survey roofs across the SG12 postcode area for roof surveys. You will find streets like Ware Road, Temple Lane and Bourne Honour. If you are just outside Tonwell, we cover Chapmore End (1 mile south), Sacombe (1 mile north), Thundridge (2 miles east), Wadesmill (2 miles east) and Sacombe Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (7 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles south-west), Harpenden (12 miles west) and Hitchin (12 miles north-west).
Around Tonwell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Robin Hood & Little John pub and Chauncy School. The closest station to Tonwell is Ware station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Hertford County Hospital (3 miles south) and Barrowfield (2.7 miles south). For a walk, there’s King's Meads.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A full building survey of the property
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Tonwell, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Tonwell, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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FAQs for Tonwell
I let a flat near Ware station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is my home in Tonwell listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tonwell
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Signs you need a roof survey in Tonwell
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If you look after a building like Tonwell St Mary's Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Nearby places to Tonwell
Other services in Tonwell
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.