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Landlord roof survey in Hudnall Corner, Hertfordshire
Landlord roof surveys in Hudnall Corner, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, it usually takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Hudnall Corner, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hudnall Corner
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you’re worried about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and blocked gutters over flats, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Hudnall Corner, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Hudnall Corner (HP4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
Places near Hudnall Corner
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Hudnall Corner homes and their roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Berkhamsted station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Hudnall Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Berkhamsted, in Hertfordshire. Hudnall Corner is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
We cover every part of HP4 for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Hudnall Corner: Hudnall (1 mile west), Little Gaddesden (1 mile west), Ringshall (2 miles west) and Dagnall (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Watford (12 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (5 miles south-east), St Albans (10 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles east), Harpenden (8 miles east) and Hitchin (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Hudnall Corner
The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted station, about 3.4 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hemel Hempstead Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Sallowsprings and Ivinghoe Beacon.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Common roof problems in Hudnall Corner
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
For any home in Hudnall Corner, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Common questions in Hudnall Corner
Will you come out to Hudnall Corner?
Yes, Hudnall Corner is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Berkhamsted station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I book a survey in Hudnall Corner?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.