Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chorleywood Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Chorleywood. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof surveys around Chorleywood
About 2.1 miles north-west lies Chenies Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Chorleywood has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Chorleywood station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Living close to Rickmansworth Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Chorleywood is about 5 miles west of Watford, in Hertfordshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Chorleywood and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for London.
We work across WD3 for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on South Cottage Drive, South Cottage Gardens and South Park Avenue. With the A404 close by, Chorleywood is simple for us to get to. We also cover Heronsgate (1 mile south-west), Maple Cross (2 miles south), Chenies (2 miles north-west), Horn Hill (2 miles south-west) and West Hyde (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (5 miles east), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles north), St Albans (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (13 miles north-east), Hatfield (14 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Chorleywood
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Clement Danes School, Rickmansworth Park and Black Horse Artichoke Dell pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chorleywood station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Harefield Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Chorleywood Common and Tumbling Bay.
Landlord roof survey in Chorleywood
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from every safe viewpoint including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey blocks of flats, shared roofs and converted houses, and people most often book us about cracked or lifting flashings and damaged pots and flaunching.
Around Chorleywood, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
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.
- Location
- Chorleywood (WD3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Being in a smaller place like Chorleywood does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Chorleywood
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. With lower homes, common in places like Chorleywood, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Useful tips for Chorleywood property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Chorleywood
Is my home in Chorleywood listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Chorleywood 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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Chorleywood?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We will confirm the timing when booking.
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.