Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Westwick Row
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Westwick Row. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How a roof survey works in Westwick Row
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Typical surveys look at worn or blocked valleys and cracked mortar along the ridge, on lead flashings, chimney stacks and natural slate.
In a village or hamlet like Westwick Row, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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 everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Westwick Row (HP2, HP3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That’s why we look at them closely.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Common questions in Westwick Row
Is Westwick Row within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Westwick Row 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.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
Why get it checked now?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. In a small place like Westwick Row, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys on any day of the week
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What a roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Nearby places to Westwick Row
Other services in Westwick Row
What a roof survey looks like in Westwick Row
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Westwick Row is part of Hemel Hempstead, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention.
The streets around a church such as Church of Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For businesses in and around places such as Village Arcade St Albans, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Batchwood Hall, about 3.1 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Westwick Row. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Westwick Row is about 2 miles east of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Westwick Row can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
We work across HP2 and HP3 for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Pancake Lane, Delmar Avenue and Farm End or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Westwick Row include Leverstock Green (1 mile west), Bennetts End (1 mile west), Pimlico (1 mile south), Adeyfield (1 mile west) and Hemel Hempstead (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (6 miles south), Stevenage (15 miles north-east), St Albans (4 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles east), Harpenden (6 miles north-east) and Hitchin (15 miles north-east).
Around Westwick Row
We work in homes and buildings around Longdean School and the streets around them. The closest station to Westwick Row is Apsley station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Village Arcade St Albans (3.4 miles east) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (2.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Verulamium Lake and Long Deans.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Westwick Row, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- File the report with your home documents
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any damp patches as you book
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.