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Landlord roof survey in Kemprow, Hertfordshire
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Kemprow? You can book a landlord roof survey in Kemprow and across Hertfordshire.
- Flashings that have come away
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
How a landlord roof survey works in Kemprow
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you’re worried about leaks into upper flats and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
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.
- Place
- Kemprow (WD25)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
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Kemprow questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Radlett station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Kemprow 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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you cover Kemprow for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Kemprow and the rest of Hertfordshire. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like Kemprow needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Kemprow
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With High Elms Manor about 2.7 miles north-west, Kemprow sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Garston Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like Fair Field Junior School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Shop and office owners around Harlequin Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Kemprow is about 3 miles north of Bushey, in Hertfordshire. Kemprow is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Kemprow and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
All of WD25 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Kemprow and High Cross or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Kemprow: Round Bush (1 mile south), Aldenham (1 mile south-west), Radlett (1 mile east), Letchmore Heath (1 mile south) and Patchetts Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Watford (3 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles north-west), St Albans (5 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (9 miles north) and Hoddesdon (15 miles east).
Around Kemprow
In Kemprow, that means homes and buildings near Garston Park, Three Horseshoes Public House and Queens' School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Radlett station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Radlett and District Museum (1.1 miles east) and Harlequin Centre (2.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Broad Colney Lakes and Verulamium Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Outbuildings and barns around Kemprow are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kemprow
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.