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Landlord roof survey in Deacon's Hill, Hertfordshire
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Deacon's Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord and commercial surveys in Deacon's Hill
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Deacon's Hill
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you’ve noticed leaks into upper flats and gutters overflowing onto walls, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Deacon's Hill (WD6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Deacon's Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Common questions in Deacon's Hill
I let a flat near Elstree & Borehamwood station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Deacon's Hill listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
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.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
What we’re asked to look at in Deacon's Hill
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Problems we come across often include:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlords with a home close to Elstree & Borehamwood station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Deacon's Hill
About 4.7 miles south-west lies Headstone Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Deacon's Hill has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church like Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you run a business near Broadwalk Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Deacon's Hill is about 1 mile south of Borehamwood, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Deacon's Hill, we can come and survey your property. Deacon's Hill is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in WD6 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Grange Road, Vale Avenue and Barnet Lane, and we cover them all. With the A411 close by, Deacon's Hill is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Edgware Bury (1 mile south), Elstree (1 mile west), Borehamwood (1 mile north), Broadfields Estate (1 mile south) and Rowley Green (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (5 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (11 miles north-west), St Albans (8 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles north), Harpenden (12 miles north) and Hoddesdon (14 miles north-east).
Around Deacon's Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Yavneh College, Edgwarebury Park and The Crown pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 0.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Broadwalk Centre (2.2 miles south) and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Deacon's Hill include Darland's Lake and Edgware Way Grassland.