Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Colney Butts Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Colney Butts from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Colney Butts
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. We survey converted houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about damaged pots and flaunching and blocked gutters over flats.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Colney Butts drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Colney Butts (WD18, WD17, WD19)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Colney Butts
Landlords and agents in Colney Butts book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Colney Butts
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Why it is worth a survey now in Colney Butts
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. In an older home around Colney Butts, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Landlord roof surveys around Colney Butts
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With High Elms Manor about 3.6 miles north, Colney Butts sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take a building like Watford Grammar School for Girls: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Watford High Street station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Living close to Oxhey Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Colney Butts is about 1 mile south of Watford, in Hertfordshire. Colney Butts is one of many places we visit across Hertfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. There’s also a page for London.
We cover every part of the WD18, WD17 and WD19 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include York Road, Hagden Lane and Willow Lane, all of which we cover. Colney Butts is on the A4178, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Cassiobury (1 mile north), Holywell (1 mile west), Croxley Green (2 miles west), Eastbury (2 miles south) and Moor Park (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (8 miles north), St Albans (8 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles north-east), Harpenden (12 miles north), Hatfield (11 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Colney Butts
Typical jobs here are in homes near Croxley Danes School, Oxhey Park and The Red Lion pub, among other places. Colney Butts has its own railway station: Watford High Street station. Other landmarks nearby include Watford General Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near Colney Butts include Harrow Weald Common and Tumbling Bay.
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Colney Butts questions
Will you come out to Colney Butts?
Yes. Colney Butts is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Colney Butts is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long will you be on site?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just call 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in so please give residents notice.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Colney Butts is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.