Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Bulstrode Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Bulstrode. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or lifting flashings
How a landlord roof survey works in Bulstrode
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and people most often book us about ponding or splits on flat roofs and flashings that have come away.
Older buildings in small places like Bulstrode may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Bulstrode (HP3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Bulstrode frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Common roof problems in Bulstrode
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlords with a home close to Hemel Hempstead station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
Also near Bulstrode
Also in Bulstrode
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bulstrode
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Report times depend 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.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bulstrode
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Chenies Manor House, about 3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Bulstrode goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bovingdon Primary Academy will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church like Church of St Lawrence are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Bulstrode is about 3 miles south-west of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. In Bulstrode, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Bulstrode is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. There’s also a page for London.
Surveys in HP3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Chipperfield Road and Flaunden Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Tower Hill (1 mile south-east), Bovingdon (1 mile west), Hogpits Bottom (1 mile south-west), Bourne End (2 miles north) and Chaulden (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Watford (6 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (3 miles north-east), St Albans (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles north-east), Harpenden (10 miles north-east) and Hatfield (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Bulstrode
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Boot Public House and Kings Langley School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hemel Hempstead station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hemel Hempstead Hospital (3 miles north-east). Not far away are Sarratt Bottom nature reserve.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Bulstrode
Is my home in Bulstrode listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
I let a flat near Hemel Hempstead station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
How do I book a survey in Bulstrode?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is 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, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to, and the report says what was seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.