Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Loudwater, Hertfordshire
Need a landlord roof survey in Loudwater? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Leaks into upper flats
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near Loudwater can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
About our landlord roof survey in Loudwater
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. Typical surveys look at mortar falling from ridges and verges and ceiling stains reported by tenants, across rented houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
Village roofs frequently 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Loudwater (WD3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Responsibility under a lease
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Loudwater
About 2.5 miles north-west lies Chenies Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Loudwater has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Rickmansworth station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live near a park like Rickmansworth Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Loudwater is about 1 mile north-east of Chorleywood, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Loudwater and the rest of Hertfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in WD3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Chess Lane, Bridle Lane and Sarratt Lane. We also cover Chorleywood West (1 mile south), Micklefield Green (1 mile north), Rickmansworth (1 mile south-east), Mill End (2 miles south) and Chandler's Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (4 miles east), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles north), St Albans (9 miles north-east), Harpenden (12 miles north-east), Hatfield (13 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Loudwater
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School, Rickmansworth Park and York House School. Loudwater’s nearest station is Rickmansworth station, about 1.2 miles south. A little further out are Bishops Wood Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Tumbling Bay and Chorleywood Common.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Our price is 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
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.
Common roof problems in Loudwater
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
- Choked outlets and gutters
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Christ Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Loudwater
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Rickmansworth station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Loudwater?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
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Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.