Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Bulbourne Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Bulbourne, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Bulbourne
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and flashings that have come away, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats alike.
Older buildings in small places like Bulbourne may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Bulbourne (HP23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Bulbourne, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
FAQs for Bulbourne
How do I find out if my home in Bulbourne is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Bulbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, Bulbourne is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
When to book a survey in Bulbourne
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you look after a building like Grove Road Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What exactly goes into their report
What happens if roof problems are left?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. For an older or listed building in a place like Bulbourne, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord roof surveys around Bulbourne
The wider area around Bulbourne has a long history of building, with Cholesbury Manor House about 4.1 miles south. 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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Tring station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Bulbourne is about 5 miles north-west of Berkhamsted, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Bulbourne and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in HP23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Bulbourne Yard and Bulbourne Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Bulbourne: Marsworth (1 mile north-west), Startop's End (1 mile west), Tringford (1 mile west) and Wilstone (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (15 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles south-east), St Albans (14 miles east), Harpenden (13 miles east), Berkhamsted (5 miles south-east) and Rickmansworth (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Bulbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Lion pub and Tring School. The nearest railway station is Tring station, about 1.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Pitstone Green Museum (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Bulbourne include College Lake nature reserve and Ivinghoe Beacon.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bulbourne
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.