Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Chandler's Cross
Need a landlord roof survey in Chandler's Cross? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Chandler's Cross
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and shared roofs, and people most often book us about worn ridges, hips and verges and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
In a small place like Chandler's Cross, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Chandler's Cross (WD3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Chandler's Cross
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Chandler's Cross
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlords with a home close to Kings Langley station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Chandler's Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Chandler's Cross questions
I let a flat near Kings Langley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Chandler's Cross?
Yes. Chandler's Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I book a survey in Chandler's Cross?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Landlord roof surveys around Chandler's Cross
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Chenies Manor House, about 3.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Chandler's Cross goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take a building like York House School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Shop and office owners around Charter Place may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Chandler's Cross is about 2 miles north of Rickmansworth, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Chandler's Cross get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Chandler's Cross. London is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in WD3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Chandler's Lane, White Shack Lane and Fir Tree Hill and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Chandler's Cross, we cover Micklefield Green (1 mile west), Bucks Hill (1 mile north-west), Loudwater (2 miles south-west), Sarratt (2 miles north-west) and Hunton Bridge (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (3 miles east), Hemel Hempstead (5 miles north), St Albans (8 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles north-east), Harpenden (11 miles north-east) and Hatfield (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Chandler's Cross
In Chandler's Cross, that means homes and buildings near Croxley Danes School and the streets around them. The closest station to Chandler's Cross is Kings Langley station, about 2.4 miles north. Nearby you will also find Charter Place (2.9 miles south-east) and Watford General Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Chandler's Cross includes Chorleywood Common and Tumbling Bay.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.