Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Batchworth, Hertfordshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Batchworth, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof survey in Batchworth
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and rented houses, and people most frequently book us about ponding or splits on flat roofs and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
Somewhere as small as Batchworth, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Batchworth (WD3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Batchworth
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Chenies Manor House about 4.4 miles north-west, Batchworth sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Rickmansworth station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Batchworth is about 1 mile south of Rickmansworth, in Hertfordshire. Batchworth is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Batchworth and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
All of WD3 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Moor Lane, London Road and Home Farm Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You will find Batchworth on the A404 and A4145, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Batchworth: Woodcock Hill (1 mile south-west), Rickmansworth (1 mile north), Batchworth Heath (1 mile south-east), Moor Park (1 mile east) and Croxley Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include 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
In Batchworth, that means homes and buildings near The Feathers Public House, Rickmansworth Aquadrome and Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Rickmansworth station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Charter Place (3.3 miles north-east) and Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum (3.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Tumbling Bay and Chorleywood Common.
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When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Batchworth
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Useful tips for Batchworth property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Batchworth
Can a landlord with a rental near Rickmansworth station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Batchworth listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Batchworth, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.