Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Lea Valley
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Lea Valley and across Hertfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
How a landlord roof survey works in Lea Valley
We survey let and shared roofs in Lea Valley and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photos. We survey converted houses, blocks of flats and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are damp or stains in top-floor flats and flashings that have come away.
Older buildings in small places like Lea Valley may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Lea Valley (AL4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
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What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Lea Valley, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Lea Valley
Do you cover smaller places like Lea Valley?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Lea Valley listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we will say so.
Why act early in Lea Valley
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Lea Valley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lea Valley
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Shaw's Corner about 2.5 miles north-east, Lea Valley sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Homes near green spaces such as Lydekker Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Lea Valley is about 1 mile east of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Lea Valley, the roof can be surveyed. Lea Valley is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
Landlord roof surveys in AL4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Castle Rise, Lower Luton Road and Marshalls Way. Lea Valley is on the B653, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Lea Valley include Mackerye End (1 mile north), The Folly (1 mile east), Batford (1 mile west), Amwell (1 mile south-east) and Harpenden (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Watford (11 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles south-west), Stevenage (9 miles north-east), St Albans (5 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles east) and Hitchin (9 miles north).
Around Lea Valley
We work in homes and buildings around Lydekker Park, The Cherry Trees pub and Sir John Lawes School. The nearest railway station is Harpenden station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Albans City Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Harpenden Museum (1.6 miles west). Not far away are Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lea Valley
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What we are asked to look at in Lea Valley
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlords with a home close to Harpenden station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA