Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Elstree, Hertfordshire
Independent landlord roof surveys in Elstree. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Elstree often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know 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 roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in Elstree: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the roof space where there is safe access. If you’re worried about flashings that have come away and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Elstree (WD6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
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.
Places near Elstree
What else we do in Elstree
Elstree: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Elstree?
Yes, Elstree is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Elstree & Borehamwood station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How much is a survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Elstree
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Local roofs in Elstree
Historic houses like Headstone Manor, about 4.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Elstree goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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 site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Living close to Aldenham Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Elstree is about 2 miles south-west of Borehamwood, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Elstree can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Elstree. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Landlord roof surveys in WD6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, West View Gardens and Summer Grove or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Elstree, we cover Deacon's Hill (1 mile east), Edgware Bury (1 mile south-east), Broadfields Estate (2 miles south-east), Borehamwood (2 miles north-east) and Edgware (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (5 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles north-west), St Albans (8 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles north-east), Harpenden (12 miles north) and Hoddesdon (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Elstree
In Elstree, that means homes and buildings near The Holly Bush pub, London Academy and Aldenham Country Park. For rail, the closest station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Elstree and Borehamwood Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Elstree include Darland's Lake and Edgware Way Grassland.
When to book a survey in Elstree
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Shop and office owners around Broadwalk Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours