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Landlord Roof Survey in Monkswood
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Monkswood and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Monkswood
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Monkswood are 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 frequently expected.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Monkswood (AL8, AL6, AL7)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Monkswood
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Welwyn North station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Monkswood within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
For a price for your roof in Monkswood, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord roof surveys in Monkswood: local notes
The wider area around Monkswood has a long history of building, with Digswell House about 0.1 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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 often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Trees in and around Danesbury Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Homerswood Primary and Nursery School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St John are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Monkswood is about 2 miles north of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Monkswood, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Monkswood is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in AL8, AL6 and AL7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Digswell Park Road, Ingles and Uplands, all of which we cover. We also cover Welwyn (1 mile north-west), Ayot Green (1 mile south-west), Ayot St Peter (2 miles west), Pottersheath (2 miles north) and Rableyheath (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Watford (14 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (12 miles south-west), Stevenage (6 miles north), St Albans (7 miles south-west), Harpenden (6 miles west) and Hitchin (9 miles north).
What’s near Monkswood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Monk's Walk School, Danesbury Park and Hedgehog pub. The closest station to Monkswood is Welwyn North station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Howard Centre (1.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. In a small place like Monkswood, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Monkswood
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can safely be seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it is safe to see them.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Monkswood
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Towns and villages near Monkswood
What else we do in Monkswood
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Monkswood, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 ground level, 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
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.