Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Bedmond Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Bedmond, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in Bedmond: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Bedmond and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photographs. If you’ve noticed missing or loose roof coverings and leaking joints at party walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Bedmond, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Bedmond (WD5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Landlord roof surveys in Bedmond: local notes
High Elms Manor, about 1.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bedmond. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Ascension are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you run a business near Village Arcade St Albans, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Bedmond is about 3 miles south-east of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Bedmond, we can survey the roof. Bedmond is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in WD5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Woodland Way and Bluebell Drive or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Pimlico (1 mile north), Abbots Langley (1 mile south), Kings Langley (2 miles west), Nash Mills (2 miles west) and Westwick Row (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Watford (4 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (3 miles north-west), St Albans (4 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles north-east), Harpenden (7 miles north) and Cheshunt (15 miles east).
What’s near Bedmond
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Parmiter's School and The Bell Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Kings Langley station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Hypocaust Museum (3 miles north-east) and Village Arcade St Albans (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Verulamium Lake and Longspring Wood.
What affects the price in Bedmond
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Questions from Bedmond
Can a landlord with a rental near Kings Langley station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Bedmond?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
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 it applies.
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How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older rural homes like those around Bedmond can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Useful tips for Bedmond property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Common roof problems in Bedmond
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
If you look after a building like Bedmond Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What insurance they carry
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bedmond
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. In a place like Bedmond, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Bedmond
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.