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Landlord roof survey in Shenleybury, Hertfordshire
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Shenleybury, with photos and a written report.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Around Shenleybury, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shenleybury
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shenleybury
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’re worried about leaking joints at party walls and choked outlets and gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Shenleybury (WD7)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Shenleybury homes and their roofs
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Shenleybury has a long history of building, with Wyllyotts Manor about 4.1 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Clore Shalom School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Radlett station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Trees in and around North Mimms Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Shenleybury is about 3 miles north of Borehamwood, in Hertfordshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shenleybury and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. There is also a page for London.
Landlord roof surveys in WD7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Hugo Gryn Way, Farm Close and Shenleybury or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Broad Colney (1 mile north-west), London Colney (1 mile north), Tyttenhanger (2 miles north), Colney Heath (3 miles north-east) and North Mymms (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (5 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles north-west), Stevenage (15 miles north), St Albans (4 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles north-east) and Harpenden (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Shenleybury
In Shenleybury, that means homes and buildings near The Black Lion pub, Manor Lodge School and North Mimms Park. Shenleybury’s nearest station is Radlett station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hilfield Castle (4 miles south-west) and The Maltings (3.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shenleybury include Verulamium Lake and Broad Colney Lakes.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Towns and villages near Shenleybury
What else we do in Shenleybury
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Shenleybury
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
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.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shenleybury. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Shenleybury, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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FAQs for Shenleybury
How do I find out if my home in Shenleybury is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Radlett station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you cover Shenleybury?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Shenleybury included.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.