Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Nettleden
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Nettleden. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
FAQs for Nettleden
Will you come out to Nettleden?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Berkhamsted station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’ll then get the report by email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable 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.
Landlord roof survey in Nettleden
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We’re frequently asked to look into parapets and upstands in poor repair and missing or loose roof coverings, across shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
In a village or hamlet like Nettleden, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Nettleden (HP1)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near Nettleden 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.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Nettleden?
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.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If you look after a building like Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What experience they bring
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Why act early in Nettleden
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Older cottages and farmhouses around Nettleden can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Nettleden homes and their roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, 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. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Lawrence, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Berkhamsted station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Nettleden is about 3 miles north-east of Berkhamsted, in Hertfordshire. In Nettleden, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Nettleden and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Here we cover the HP1 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover Frithsden (1 mile south-west), Great Gaddesden (1 mile north-east), Potten End (1 mile south), Fields End (2 miles south) and Ashridge (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Watford (10 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (3 miles south-east), St Albans (9 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles east), Harpenden (8 miles east) and Hatfield (12 miles east).
Around Nettleden
In Nettleden, that means homes and buildings near John F Kennedy Catholic School and the streets around them. Nettleden’s nearest station is Berkhamsted station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hemel Hempstead Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Nettleden include Long Deans.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
Roof by roof
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 as far as can safely be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there is safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
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 want to find out.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.