Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Datchworth Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Datchworth from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Why get it checked now?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Outbuildings and barns around Datchworth are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- A report with photographs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
Landlord roof survey in Datchworth
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen 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 converted houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about leaks into upper flats and missing or loose roof coverings.
Older buildings in small places like Datchworth may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Datchworth (SG3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there is safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Datchworth
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.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Datchworth and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
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Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Landlord roof surveys around Datchworth
The wider area around Datchworth has a long history of building, with Aston Bury about 1.9 miles north. 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. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Knebworth station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Datchworth is about 4 miles north of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Datchworth. Datchworth is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SG3. You’ll find streets such as Brookbridge Lane, Nutcroft and Meadow Close. We also cover Bull's Green (1 mile south), Woolmer Green (1 mile west), Burnham Green (1 mile south), Hook's Cross (1 mile north-east) and Tewin Wood (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), Stevenage (4 miles north), St Albans (10 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (4 miles south) and Harpenden (8 miles west).
Local landmarks in Datchworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Tilbury pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Knebworth station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Benington Castle (3.5 miles north-east) and Datchworth Museum (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Mardley Heath.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Datchworth, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Datchworth questions
Is Datchworth within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
I let a flat near Knebworth station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.