Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Colney Heath, Hertfordshire
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Colney Heath. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Colney Heath 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Hatfield, which Colney Heath is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mark, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Welham Green station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Colney Heath is about 2 miles south-west of Hatfield, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from Colney Heath are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Colney Heath is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: AL4. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Fair View and Roestock Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Sleapshyde (1 mile north-west), Welham Green (1 mile east), Smallford (1 mile north-west), Hatfield (2 miles north-east) and Tyttenhanger (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (8 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles west), Stevenage (12 miles north), St Albans (3 miles west), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles north-east) and Harpenden (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Colney Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chalkdrawers Arms, Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School and North Mimms Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Welham Green station, roughly 1.7 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hill End Hospital (2.3 miles west) and The Bunker at Hatfield Police Station (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Verulamium Lake and Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve.
How a landlord roof survey works in Colney Heath
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We’re frequently asked to look into choked outlets and gutters and ponding or splits on flat roofs, across converted houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
Village roofs often 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 often where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Colney Heath (AL4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Colney Heath
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Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Colney Heath, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What we’re asked to look at in Colney Heath
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Hatfield House, about 2.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Colney Heath. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Useful tips for Colney Heath property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Deal with urgent items first
- Give residents notice before a survey
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Colney Heath
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Questions from Colney Heath
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Welham Green station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Colney Heath?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Colney Heath, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.