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Landlord Roof Survey in Broxbourne
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Broxbourne, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Flashings that have come away
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Broxbourne: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. Common reasons to book are chimney stacks in poor repair and slipped or missing slates and tiles, across blocks of flats, rented houses and shared roofs.
In a smaller place like Broxbourne, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Broxbourne (EN10, EN11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it is safe looking for water marks and gaps.
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Honest limits
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Broxbourne, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Broxbourne, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Broxbourne questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broxbourne?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I let a flat near Broxbourne station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Broxbourne?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Landlord roof surveys in Broxbourne: local notes
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Living close to Barclay Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. The streets around a church such as Church of St Augustine are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Broxbourne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Broxbourne is about 6 miles west of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. We visit Broxbourne as part of our work across Hertfordshire. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Broxbourne. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: EN10 and EN11. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on New Road, Cock Lane and Bell Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You will find Broxbourne on the A10 and A1170, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Broxbourne, we cover Hoddesdon (1 mile north-east), High Leigh (1 mile north), Wormley (1 mile south), Goose Green (1 mile north-west) and Woollensbrook (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Stevenage (13 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles north-west), Harpenden (15 miles west) and Cheshunt (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Broxbourne
In Broxbourne, that means homes and buildings near The Golden Lion Inn, Barclay Park and Sheredes School, among other places. The closest station to Broxbourne is Broxbourne station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Barrowfield (3.7 miles north) and Lowewood Museum (0.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Cheshunt Lake and Danemead.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Broxbourne
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Broxbourne. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.