Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Northaw, Hertfordshire
Landlord roof surveys in Northaw, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Ask residents to report damp right away
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Landlord roof survey in Northaw: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Northaw and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are parapets and upstands in poor repair and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, across gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
In a small place like Northaw, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Northaw (EN6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Northaw
What else we do in Northaw
Why it is worth a survey now in Northaw
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. In a place like Northaw, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Northaw?
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Northaw, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What affects the price in Northaw
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Northaw
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Wyllyotts Manor, about 2.1 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Northaw. 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 look after a building such as Northaw Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Cuffley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Northaw is about 2 miles north-east of Potters Bar, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Northaw and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Northaw is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: EN6. Local streets include Vineyards Road, Church Lane and Northaw Road West, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Cuffley (1 mile east), Brookmans Park (2 miles north-west), Newgate Street (2 miles north-east), Bell Bar (2 miles north-west) and Little Berkhamsted (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (11 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (14 miles west), Stevenage (14 miles north), St Albans (8 miles west), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles north) and Harpenden (12 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Northaw
We work in homes and buildings around Two Brewers Public House and Mount Grace School. Northaw’s nearest station is Cuffley station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Potters Bar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Chase Farm Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Fir and Pond Woods.
Common questions in Northaw
How do I find out if my home in Northaw is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Northaw?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.