Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Fields End Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Fields End, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Flashings that have come away
- Standing water on a flat roof
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Fields End, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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How a landlord roof survey works in Fields End
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We’re often asked to look into cracked or leaning shared chimneys and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, across converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
Somewhere as small as Fields End, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Fields End (HP1)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Fields End
What else we do in Fields End
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. Older and listed buildings around Fields End may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Fields End
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Hemel Hempstead station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlord roof surveys in Fields End: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near St Alban's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as John F Kennedy Catholic School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Fields End is about 2 miles west of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Fields End is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Fields End is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Surveys in HP1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Fields End Lane and Pouchen End Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Fields End: Chaulden (1 mile south-east), Potten End (1 mile north-west), Bourne End (1 mile south), Frithsden (1 mile north-west) and Nettleden (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Watford (8 miles south-east), St Albans (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles east), Harpenden (8 miles north-east), Hatfield (12 miles east) and Borehamwood (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Fields End
In Fields End, that means homes and buildings near Top of the World pub, Gadebridge Park and Micklem Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hemel Hempstead station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hemel Hempstead Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Fields End include Long Deans.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Fields End
Will you come out to Fields End?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fields End?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. Who pays is usually set by the lease and we don’t give legal advice. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
What affects the price in Fields End
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.