Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Borehamwood, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
What we cannot see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Landlord roof survey in Borehamwood
We survey let and shared roofs in Borehamwood and across London and the South East. Time on site normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where applicable. You then get a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and loose ridge or hip tiles, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
Semis and terraces in a town like Borehamwood share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can safely be seen. It is useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters as you book.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Where
- Borehamwood (WD6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Borehamwood questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Elstree & Borehamwood station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Is my home in Borehamwood listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Borehamwood
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Borehamwood and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Towns and villages near Borehamwood
Also in Borehamwood
Borehamwood homes and their roofs
Wyllyotts Manor, about 4.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Borehamwood. 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 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.
Landlords with a home close to Elstree & Borehamwood station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Trees in and around Aldenham Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like St Teresa Catholic Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Borehamwood is about 5 miles east of Watford, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Borehamwood as part of our work across London and the South East. Borehamwood is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the WD6 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Station Road, Canterbury Road and Eldon Avenue and the roads around them. Main roads around Borehamwood include the A1 and A5135, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Borehamwood include Well End (1 mile north-east), Green Street (1 mile north), Deacon's Hill (1 mile south), Rowley Green (1 mile east) and Elstree (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Watford (5 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles north-west), St Albans (7 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles north), Harpenden (11 miles north) and Hoddesdon (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Borehamwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Aldenham Country Park, The Pick & Shovel pub and Yavneh College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Spires Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east). Not far away are Darland's Lake and Rowley Lodge Field.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: 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 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a home in Borehamwood, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that is hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.