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Batchworth Heath Landlord Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Batchworth Heath.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Batchworth Heath, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Batchworth Heath
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. Common reasons to book are loose ridge or hip tiles and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, on rented houses, shared roofs and converted houses.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Batchworth Heath (WD3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. Older and listed buildings around Batchworth Heath may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Batchworth Heath
Is Batchworth Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, Batchworth Heath is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Batchworth Heath?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Do you need access to all the flats?
That depends on the layout. Often we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We will confirm what we need as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Batchworth Heath
About 4.1 miles south lies Ickenham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Batchworth Heath has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Trees in and around Rickmansworth Aquadrome shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a building such as Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Batchworth Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Rickmansworth, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Batchworth Heath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Batchworth Heath is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in WD3 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on London Road, White Hill and Park Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Moor Park (1 mile east), Batchworth (1 mile north-west), Woodcock Hill (1 mile west), Northwood (1 mile east) and Eastbury (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Watford (4 miles north-east), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles north), St Albans (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (14 miles north), Hatfield (13 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (8 miles east).
Near you in Batchworth Heath
Around Batchworth Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rickmansworth Aquadrome, Ye Old Greene Manne Public House and The Harefield Academy. For rail, the closest station is Rickmansworth station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Heath Robinson Museum (3.2 miles south-east) and Mount Vernon Hospital (within half a mile south). The countryside around Batchworth Heath includes Tumbling Bay and Dews Farm Sand Pits.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Batchworth Heath?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, particularly on taller buildings.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Flashings that have come away
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs