Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chenies Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Chenies, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings that have come away
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Chenies
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Chenies and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away and standing water on a flat roof, across shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats.
In a village or hamlet like Chenies, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Chenies (WD3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Nearby places to Chenies
Also in Chenies
Useful tips for Chenies property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Chenies homes and their roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Chenies Manor House, about 0.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chenies. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Chalfont & Latimer station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Chenies is about 3 miles east of Amersham, in Hertfordshire. If you are in Chenies, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Chenies is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: WD3. We also cover the places around Chenies: Latimer (1 mile west), Flaunden (1 mile north), Little Chalfont (2 miles west), Belsize (2 miles north-east) and Chorleywood (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (6 miles east), Hemel Hempstead (6 miles north-east), St Albans (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (12 miles north-east), Hatfield (14 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (11 miles east).
What’s near Chenies
We work in homes and buildings around The Bedford Arms and St Clement Danes School. Chenies’s nearest station is Chalfont & Latimer station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Fair Organ Museum (2.8 miles west) and Amersham Hospital (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Sarratt Bottom nature reserve and Tumbling Bay.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Chenies, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Chenies
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
When to book a survey in Chenies
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chenies School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will the report include photos?
Chenies: your questions answered
Is Chenies within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Chenies listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible, and that is a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.