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Roof survey in Wallington, Hertfordshire
Roof surveys across Wallington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Common roof problems in Wallington
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Ashwell & Morden station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is VAT included in the price?
How a roof survey works in Wallington
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you are worried about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and worn or blocked valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Wallington, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Wallington (SG7)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Wallington homes and their roofs
With Hinxworth Place about 4.9 miles north-west, Wallington sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Wallington is about 5 miles east of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. Wallington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
All of SG7 is within our area for roof surveys. We cover properties on The Street and Kit's Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Wallington: Clothall (2 miles south-west), Baldock (3 miles west), Weston (3 miles south-west), Walkern (5 miles south) and St Nicholas (5 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (6 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south), Harpenden (15 miles south-west), Hitchin (7 miles west) and Hertford (13 miles south).
Near you in Wallington
The closest station to Wallington is Ashwell & Morden station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ashwell Village Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Fairfield Hospital (5.6 miles west). The countryside around Wallington includes Hawkins Wood.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wallington
Landlords and letting agents in Wallington book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Outbuildings and barns around Wallington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Wallington, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Wallington: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Ashwell & Morden station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Wallington is listed?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.