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Landlord Roof Survey in Rowley Green
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Rowley Green and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rowley Green
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. Typical surveys look at choked outlets and gutters and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, across gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and rented houses.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Rowley Green, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Rowley Green (EN5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rowley Green
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Rowley Green
Historic houses such as Wyllyotts Manor, about 3.7 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Rowley Green goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Elstree & Borehamwood station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to Holy Cross: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Rowley Green is about 1 mile east of Borehamwood, in Greater London. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rowley Green and the surrounding area. Rowley Green is one of the places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: EN5. If you’re just outside Rowley Green, we cover Arkley (1 mile south-east), Well End (1 mile north-west), Borehamwood (1 mile west), Deacon's Hill (2 miles south-west) and High Barnet (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (13 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Rowley Green
Around Rowley Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Barnet Gate Wood and Elstree University Technical College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 1.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Hilfield Castle (3.8 miles west) and Barnet General Hospital (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Rowley Green includes Darland's Lake and Rowley Lodge Field.
Why act early in Rowley Green
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. In Rowley Green, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Rowley Green
- Visits on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What we are asked to look at in Rowley Green
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Shop and office owners around Spires Shopping Centre may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Rowley Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rowley Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Rowley Green?
Normally it is manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How do I book a survey in Rowley Green?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you use drones?
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 it applies.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a London area like Rowley Green, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.