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Landlord roof survey in Redbourn, Hertfordshire
Landlord roof surveys across Redbourn, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof survey in Redbourn: what you get
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. Common reasons to book are leaks into upper flats and loose ridge or hip tiles, across gutters and downpipes, rented houses and blocks of flats.
In a smaller place like Redbourn, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Redbourn (AL3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. With lower homes, common in places like Redbourn, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
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Landlord roof surveys in Redbourn: local notes
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 2.6 miles south-east lies Childwickbury Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Redbourn has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Redbourn Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Harpenden station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Living close to Rothamsted Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Redbourn is about 2 miles south-west of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Redbourn get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Every address in AL3 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, The Square and Lords Meadow. We also cover Holtsmere End (2 miles south-west), Highfield (3 miles south-west), Westwick Row (4 miles south), Leverstock Green (4 miles south) and Adeyfield (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Watford (9 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (4 miles south-west), Stevenage (12 miles north-east), St Albans (4 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles east) and Hitchin (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Redbourn
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell And Shears Public House, Roundwood Park School and Rothamsted Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Harpenden station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Redbourn Museum (within half a mile south-east) and St Albans City Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Grebe House Wildlife Garden and Verulamium Lake.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Responsibility under a lease
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Questions from Redbourn
Will you come out to Redbourn?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Redbourn listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Being in a smaller place like Redbourn does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You tell us 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
How we price landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Useful tips for Redbourn property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- File each roof report for future reference
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.