Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Wigginton, Hertfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Wigginton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
About our roof survey in Wigginton
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar along the ridge and flashings that have come away from the wall, on the roof space, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Wigginton are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Wigginton (HP23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wigginton. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Common questions in Wigginton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wigginton?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Wigginton?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Wigginton?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How we price roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Do you need a roof survey in Wigginton?
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Living close to Tring Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Wigginton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Roof surveys around Wigginton
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. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew (church of England), old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Tring station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Wigginton is about 3 miles north-west of Berkhamsted, in Hertfordshire. We carry out roof surveys in Wigginton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Wigginton is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
All of HP23 is within our area for roof surveys. Local streets include Common Field, Pollywick Road and Highfield Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Hastoe (1 mile south-west), Tring (1 mile north-west), Cow Roast (1 mile east), West Leith (1 mile west) and Dudswell (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (13 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles east), St Albans (14 miles east), Harpenden (13 miles east), Berkhamsted (3 miles south-east) and Rickmansworth (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Wigginton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Tring Park and Tring School and the streets around them. Wigginton’s nearest station is Tring station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Trenchard Museum (3.3 miles west) and Hawridge Court (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Wigginton includes Dancersend and Pavis Wood.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. For an older or listed building in a place like Wigginton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
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