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Landlord Roof Survey in Oxhey
Landlord roof surveys around Oxhey, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Oxhey questions
I let a flat near Bushey station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Oxhey?
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.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Oxhey?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How a landlord roof survey works in Oxhey
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Common reasons to book are damaged pots and flaunching and damp or stains in top-floor flats, across blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
In a smaller place like Oxhey, 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. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Oxhey (WD23, WD19, WD17)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Oxhey?
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 and by then more has been damaged.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlords with a home close to Bushey station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like Oxhey is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- 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 photographs.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Oxhey homes and their roofs
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Oxhey has a long history of building, with Headstone Manor about 3.7 miles south. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bushey Manor Junior School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Harlequin Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Oxhey is about 1 mile west of Bushey, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Oxhey, we can come and survey your property. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Oxhey and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: WD23, WD19 and WD17. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Cow Lane, Vale Road and Park Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Oxhey include the A4008, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Watford Heath (1 mile south-west), Bushey (1 mile east), Carpenders Park (1 mile south), Watford (2 miles north-west) and Bushey Heath (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Hemel Hempstead (8 miles north-west), St Albans (8 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles north-east), Harpenden (12 miles north), Cheshunt (15 miles east) and Hatfield (10 miles north-east).
Around Oxhey
We work in homes and buildings around St. Hilda's School, Oxhey Park and The Bushey Academy and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Oxhey itself: Bushey station. A little further out are Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Harlequin Centre (1 mile north-west). For a walk, there’s Harrow Weald Common.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Responsibility under a lease
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Oxhey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.