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Landlord roof survey in High Wych, Hertfordshire
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in High Wych. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof survey in High Wych
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey converted houses, rented houses and blocks of flats, and the problems we are asked to look at most are chimney stacks in poor repair and leaks into upper flats.
Some older homes in villages like High Wych are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- High Wych (CM21)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
Nearby places to High Wych
Other services in High Wych
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around High Wych can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
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 use the contact form.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you will need to arrange it.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Useful tips for High Wych property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
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.
FAQs for High Wych
I let a flat near Harlow Mill station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in High Wych?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you work in High Wych?
Yes. We cover High Wych and the rest of Hertfordshire. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in High Wych
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St James the Great, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
Why act early in High Wych
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you are asking contractors to price. Older cottages and farmhouses around High Wych can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Landlord roof surveys around High Wych
The wider area around High Wych has a long history of building, with Much Hadham Palace about 3.9 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Homes near green spaces such as Gibberd Garden can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you let a flat or house near Harlow Mill station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
High Wych is about 3 miles north of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. We cover High Wych and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes High Wych and the places around it. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CM21 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Mansfield, High Wych Lane and Broadfields or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to High Wych include Sawbridgeworth (1 mile east), Lower Sheering (2 miles east), Allen's Green (2 miles north), Spellbrook (2 miles north-east) and Sheering (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (15 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (4 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles west), Hoddesdon (7 miles south-west), Cheshunt (10 miles south-west) and Hatfield (15 miles west).
Around High Wych
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Half Moon Public House, Leventhorpe and Gibberd Garden. High Wych’s nearest station is Harlow Mill station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Harlow Mill (1.3 miles south) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (3 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Sawbridgeworth Marsh.