Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Tower Hill, Hertfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Tower Hill, with photographs and a written report.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Tower Hill
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Roof survey in Tower Hill
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you are worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and worn or blocked valleys, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Tower Hill, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The Standard Survey adds 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
- Tower Hill (WD4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Your questions about roof surveys in Tower Hill
How do I find out if my home in Tower Hill is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hemel Hempstead station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the 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.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It is emailed to you.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Common roof problems in Tower Hill
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Hemel Hempstead station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Tower Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Towns and villages near Tower Hill
Also in Tower Hill
Tower Hill homes and their roofs
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Tower Hill has a long history of building, with Chenies Manor House about 2.8 miles south-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building such as Kings Langley School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Tower Hill is about 3 miles south-west of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. We carry out roof surveys in Tower Hill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Tower Hill is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. London is in our area too.
All of WD4 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Stoney Lane, Nursery Gardens and Tower Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Bulstrode (1 mile north-west), Hogpits Bottom (1 mile south-west), Bovingdon (2 miles north-west), Bourne End (3 miles north) and Chaulden (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (6 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (3 miles north-east), St Albans (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles north-east), Harpenden (10 miles north-east) and Hatfield (12 miles east).
Near you in Tower Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Boot Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hemel Hempstead station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hemel Hempstead Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Tower Hill includes Sarratt Bottom nature reserve.