Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Tring Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Tring from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
How a roof survey works in Tring
Our roof surveys cover Tring and the wider South East. Visits run seven days a week. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed debris building up in roof valleys and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and lead flashings alike.
Around Tring, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Tring (HP23)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Let us know about past leaks
- Photograph stains when they appear
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
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.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Questions from Tring
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Tring station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tring?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
When to book a survey in Tring
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
If you live near a park such as Tring Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What else we do in Tring
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. In an older home around Tring, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Homes around Tring often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Tring homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Cholesbury Manor House, about 2.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Tring goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as 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. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bishop Wood Church of England Junior School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter St Paul (church of England): its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Tring is about 7 miles east of Aylesbury, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Tring and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Tring. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: HP23. That includes homes and businesses on Dolphin Square, High Street and London Road. Tring is on the B486 and B488, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Tring: West Leith (1 mile south-west), Wigginton (1 mile south-east), Hastoe (2 miles south), Cow Roast (2 miles south-east) and Buckland Common (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (15 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles east), St Albans (15 miles east), Harpenden (13 miles east), Berkhamsted (5 miles south-east) and Rickmansworth (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Tring
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Tring Park, Tring School and The Black Horse pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Tring is Tring station, about 1.8 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Pitstone Green Museum (2.6 miles north) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (5.9 miles west). The countryside around Tring includes Pavis Wood and College Lake nature reserve.