Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Bennetts End Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Bennetts End? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Bennetts End and across Hertfordshire.
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Landlord roof survey in Bennetts End: what you get
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters overflowing onto walls and leaking joints at party walls.
Around Bennetts End, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Bennetts End (HP3, HP2)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Bennetts End
Can a landlord with a rental near Apsley station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Bennetts End be checked too?
It’s frequently worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Bennetts End?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bennetts End
Hemel Hempstead, which Bennetts End is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life. With High Elms Manor about 3.7 miles south-east, Bennetts End sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Gadebridge Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Take a building like The Reddings Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Bennetts End is about 1 mile south-east of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Bennetts End, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
We work across HP3 and HP2 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Leys Road, Caro Lane and Howe Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Bennetts End include Nash Mills (1 mile south), Leverstock Green (1 mile north-east), Hemel Hempstead (1 mile north-west), Apsley (1 mile west) and Adeyfield (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (6 miles south), St Albans (5 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles east), Harpenden (7 miles north-east), Hatfield (9 miles east) and Borehamwood (9 miles south-east).
Around Bennetts End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Longdean School, Gadebridge Park and The Paper Mill pub. For rail, the closest station is Apsley station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hemel Hempstead Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Bennetts End includes Long Deans and Verulamium Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Parking around Bennetts End is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Bennetts End?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you let a flat or house near Apsley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.