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Landlord roof survey in South Oxhey, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in South Oxhey, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord roof survey in South Oxhey: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a photo-illustrated written report that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. Typical surveys look at chimney stacks in poor repair and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, across flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and gutters and downpipes.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- South Oxhey (WD19, HA6, HA5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in South Oxhey?
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Living close to Oxhey Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in South Oxhey
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A written report with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
South Oxhey homes and their roofs
With Headstone Manor about 2.4 miles south-east, South Oxhey sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Oxhey Chapel: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Harlequin Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
South Oxhey is about 2 miles north-west of Hatch End, in Greater London. We survey roofs in South Oxhey and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover South Oxhey. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the WD19, HA6 and HA5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Ilkley Road, Benton Road and Oakdale Road and the roads around them. Other places close to South Oxhey include Carpenders Park (1 mile north-east), Watford Heath (1 mile north), Hatch End (2 miles south-east), Headstone (2 miles south-east) and Oxhey (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like London (15 miles south-east), City of Westminster (13 miles south-east), Marylebone (13 miles south-east), Kensington (12 miles south-east), St Pancras (13 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in South Oxhey
Around South Oxhey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oxhey Park and Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC, among other places. The closest station to South Oxhey is Carpenders Park station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hilfield Castle (3.3 miles north-east) and Heath Robinson Museum (1.9 miles south). For a walk, there is Tumbling Bay and Harrow Weald Common.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
Letting agents and landlords in South Oxhey book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
South Oxhey: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Carpenders Park station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in South Oxhey listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report follows by email.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you work in South Oxhey?
Yes. South Oxhey is part of the area we cover.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.