Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Marshalswick
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Marshalswick from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
What we are asked to look at in Marshalswick
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
The streets around a church such as Saint Mary's are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
About our landlord roof survey in Marshalswick
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. If you’ve noticed failed flashings at walls and chimneys and damp or stains in top-floor flats, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes alike.
In a smaller place like Marshalswick, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Marshalswick (AL4, AL1, AL3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Marshalswick
The wider area around Marshalswick has a long history of building, with Batchwood Hall about 2 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Trees in and around Clarence Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Marshalswick is about 1 mile north-east of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Marshalswick and nearby. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Marshalswick. We also survey roofs in London.
All of AL4, AL1 and AL3 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Milvus Road, Jersey Lane and Sandpit Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Sandridge (1 mile north), Bernards Heath (1 mile west), St Albans (1 mile south-west), Childwick Green (2 miles north-west) and Sopwell (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Watford (8 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles west), Stevenage (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles north-east), Harpenden (4 miles north-west) and Hitchin (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Marshalswick
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Baton pub, Sandringham School and Clarence Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is St Albans station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Albans Musical Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and The Maltings (1.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s The Wick Local Nature Reserve and Verulamium Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to Marshalswick is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why act early in Marshalswick
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. With lower homes, common in places like Marshalswick, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Common questions in Marshalswick
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Marshalswick?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Marshalswick?
Yes. Marshalswick is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you need access to all the flats?
It depends on the building. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We will confirm what we need when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.