Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Smallford Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Smallford, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Blocked gutters over flats
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
About our landlord roof survey in Smallford
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. If you’ve noticed failed flashings at walls and chimneys and leaks into upper flats, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Smallford, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Smallford (AL4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Smallford
Hatfield, which Smallford is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Historic houses such as Hatfield House, about 2.7 miles east, show how far back building around Smallford goes. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Trees in and around Highfield Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Hatfield station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Smallford is about 2 miles west of Hatfield, in Hertfordshire. In Smallford, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Smallford. There is also a page for London.
We cover every part of AL4 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Jove Gardens, Lawrence Close and Oaklands Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Smallford, we cover Sleapshyde (1 mile south-east), Cooper's Green (1 mile north), Jersey Farm (1 mile north-west), Colney Heath (1 mile south-east) and Tyttenhanger (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (8 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles west), Stevenage (11 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (4 miles north-east), Harpenden (5 miles north-west) and Hitchin (13 miles north).
What’s near Smallford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Three Horseshoes Public House, Highfield Park and Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hatfield station, roughly 2.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Hill End Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and The Bunker at Hatfield Police Station (1.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Verulamium Lake and Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve.
Why act early in Smallford
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Smallford can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Smallford
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
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The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near Smallford can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Questions from Smallford
Will you come out to Smallford?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Smallford be checked too?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when booking. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Is this survey just for landlords?
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.
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’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.