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Landlord roof survey in Hatch End, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Hatch End, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Flashings that have come away
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof surveys in Hatch End: local notes
The wider area around Hatch End has a long history of building, with Headstone Manor about 1 mile south-east. 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. Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near Pinner Baptist Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Pinner Park Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For businesses in and around places such as St. George's Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Hatch End is about 4 miles south of Watford, in Greater London. Bookings from Hatch End are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across HA5, HA2 and HA3 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Love Lane, Moss Lane and Tudor Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Headstone (1 mile east), South Oxhey (2 miles north-west), Harrow Weald (2 miles east), Carpenders Park (2 miles north) and Belmont (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles south-east), City of Westminster (11 miles south-east), Marylebone (11 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hatch End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Moon & Sixpence pub, Nower Hill High School and Headstone Manor Recreation Ground, among other places. Hatch End’s nearest station is Hatch End station, about 0.6 miles north. Nearby you will also find Heath Robinson Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and Hilfield Castle (4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hatch End include Harrow Weald Common and Northala Fields.
Landlord roof survey in Hatch End
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. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and the problems we are asked to look at most are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and choked outlets and gutters.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Hatch End (HA5, HA2, HA3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Hatch End: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hatch End is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Hatch End?
Parking in Hatch End, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
Do you need access to all the flats?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed as you book.
Is Hatch End in your area?
Yes, we do. Hatch End is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
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Useful tips for Hatch End property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Hatch End runs like any other.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Hatch End, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.