Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Broad Colney
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Broad Colney, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Flashings that have come away
How a landlord roof survey works in Broad Colney
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We are often asked to look into missing or loose roof coverings and parapets and upstands in poor repair, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Somewhere as small as Broad Colney, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Broad Colney (AL2)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
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Why get it checked now?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. For an older or listed building in a place like Broad Colney, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Broad Colney
- Prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Broad Colney
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged pots and flaunching
If you run a business near The Maltings, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
Broad Colney questions
I let a flat near Park Street station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is Broad Colney within the area you cover?
Yes, Broad Colney is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that 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 is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Broad Colney
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Broad Colney has a long history of building, with High Elms Manor about 4.1 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Park Street station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Broad Colney is about 3 miles south-east of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Broad Colney and the rest of Hertfordshire. Broad Colney is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. There is also a page for London.
We cover every part of AL2 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include London Colney (1 mile north), Shenleybury (1 mile south-east), Tyttenhanger (2 miles north), Sleapshyde (3 miles north-east) and Colney Heath (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (6 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles west), Stevenage (14 miles north), St Albans (3 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles north-east) and Harpenden (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Broad Colney
In Broad Colney, that means homes and buildings near The White Lion pub and Samuel Ryder Academy. The nearest railway station is Park Street station, about 1.9 miles north-west. A little further out are Hilfield Castle (4.5 miles south) and Radlett and District Museum (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Broad Colney Lakes.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Broad Colney, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.