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Landlord Roof Survey in Codicote Bottom
Landlord roof surveys in Codicote Bottom, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
How a landlord roof survey works in Codicote Bottom
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at choked outlets and gutters and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Codicote Bottom (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Towns and villages near Codicote Bottom
Also in Codicote Bottom
Local roofs in Codicote Bottom
Historic houses such as Shaw's Corner, about 1.3 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Codicote Bottom goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Welwyn North station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Codicote Bottom is about 4 miles north-west of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Codicote Bottom for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Codicote Bottom and the places around it. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the SG4 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Heath Hill and Kimpton Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Codicote Bottom, we cover Codicote (1 mile east), Ayot St Lawrence (1 mile south-west), Driver's End (1 mile north-east), Nup End Green (2 miles north-east) and Ayot St Peter (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Watford (14 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (11 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles north-east), St Albans (7 miles south-west), Welwyn Garden City (4 miles south-east) and Harpenden (5 miles south-west).
Around Codicote Bottom
Typical jobs here are in homes near Danesbury Park, The Goat Public House and Monk's Walk School and the streets around them. The closest station to Codicote Bottom is Welwyn North station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Howard Centre (3.7 miles south-east) and Datchworth Museum (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Codicote Bottom includes Stocking Springs Wood.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Codicote Bottom needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
When to book a survey in Codicote Bottom
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Trees in and around Danesbury Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will normally ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Codicote Bottom: your questions answered
Will you come out to Codicote Bottom?
Yes, Codicote Bottom is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Codicote Bottom 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.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.