Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Frogmore, Hertfordshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Frogmore. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Frogmore
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We survey converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about ceiling stains reported by tenants and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Older buildings in small places like Frogmore 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Frogmore (AL2)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Frogmore
I let a flat near How Wood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Is Frogmore within the area you cover?
Yes, Frogmore is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How we price landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there’s safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
Frogmore homes and their roofs
About 2.8 miles south-west lies High Elms Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Frogmore 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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near How Wood station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Frogmore is about 2 miles south of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Frogmore and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Frogmore is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for London.
Landlord roof surveys in AL2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Centaurus Square, Frogmore and Avian Avenue. We also cover the places around Frogmore: Park Street (1 mile north-west), How Wood (1 mile west), Colney Street (1 mile south-east), Chiswell Green (1 mile north-west) and Sopwell (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Watford (5 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (6 miles north-west), Stevenage (15 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles north-east), Harpenden (7 miles north) and Hoddesdon (14 miles east).
Near you in Frogmore
In Frogmore, that means homes and buildings near The Old Red Lion pub and Marlborough Science Academy. There is a railway station in Frogmore itself: How Wood station. A little further out are Hypocaust Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and Hilfield Castle (4.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Verulamium Lake and Broad Colney Lakes.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What else we do in Frogmore
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Check the roof space can be accessed
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Frogmore, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.