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Landlord roof survey in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Hemel Hempstead.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Flashings that have come away
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
About our landlord roof survey in Hemel Hempstead
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are missing or loose roof coverings and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Lots of homes in a place the size of Hemel Hempstead are rented, and roofs on rented property are easy to overlook. A written record of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps landlords and agents plan work before a defect turns into a leak. It also gives you photos to look back on. Small faults, such as a blocked gutter or loose flashing, are easy to miss until a tenant reports damp.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Hemel Hempstead (HP2, HP3, HP1)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hemel Hempstead
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. In flats, shops and offices in Hemel Hempstead, a roof leak can reach more than one floor before it shows, where it damages ceilings, insulation and anything stored underneath. The earlier the cause is found, the smaller the job.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Local roofs in Hemel Hempstead
About 4.6 miles south-east lies High Elms Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Hemel Hempstead 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Hemel Hempstead is one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention.
If you own a rental within reach of Apsley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as Broadfield Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Hemel Hempstead is about 24 miles north-west of London, in Hertfordshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hemel Hempstead. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across the HP2, HP3 and HP1 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on The Queen's Square, High Street and Sun Square and the roads around them. Main roads around Hemel Hempstead include the A41 and A414, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Grovehill (1 mile west), Woodhall Farm (1 mile west), Adeyfield (1 mile north-east), Highfield (1 mile north) and Bennetts End (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Watford (7 miles south-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles east), Harpenden (6 miles north-east), Hatfield (10 miles east) and Borehamwood (10 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Hemel Hempstead
Around Hemel Hempstead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gadebridge Park, The Full House and Adeyfield School. Hemel Hempstead’s nearest station is Apsley station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Redbourn Museum (4 miles north-east) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (0.5 miles west). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Long Deans.
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What we’re asked to look at in Hemel Hempstead
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, particularly on taller buildings.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Take an older house close to St Barnabas: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is VAT included in the price?
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In busier parts of Hemel Hempstead, parking can be tight, so let us know about driveways, permits or nearby car parks. On the day, we check the roof from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe, with the drone where it applies.
- You tell us 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 loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Hemel Hempstead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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FAQs for Hemel Hempstead
My home in Hemel Hempstead has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Often, yes, so mention it when you book. Many homes in new towns like Hemel Hempstead have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
How do I find out if my home in Hemel Hempstead is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
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.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.