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Landlord roof survey in St Leonards, Hertfordshire
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in St Leonards and across Hertfordshire.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof survey in St Leonards
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover St Leonards and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’ve noticed choked outlets and gutters and chimney stacks in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like St Leonards, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- St Leonards (HP23)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
St Leonards homes and their roofs
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 1.1 miles east lies Cholesbury Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around St Leonards has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Wendover station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
St Leonards is about 4 miles north-west of Chesham, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in St Leonards get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. St Leonards is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Every address in HP23 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Bottom Road, Gilbert's Hill and Jenkins Lane. If you’re just outside St Leonards, we cover Buckland Common (1 mile east), Cholesbury (1 mile east), Hastoe (1 mile north), Swan Bottom (1 mile south-west) and Lee Common (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (14 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles east), St Albans (15 miles east), Harpenden (15 miles east), Berkhamsted (5 miles east) and Rickmansworth (12 miles south-east).
What’s near St Leonards
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Lion Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wendover station, about 2.9 miles west. A little further out are Trenchard Museum (2.2 miles north-west) and Hawridge Court (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around St Leonards includes Dancersend Nature Reserve and Pavis Wood.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around St Leonards often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
St Leonards questions
Will you come out to St Leonards?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Wendover station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Towns and villages near St Leonards
Other services in St Leonards
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Landlords, agents and building managers in St Leonards and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why it’s worth a survey now in St Leonards
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Outbuildings and barns around St Leonards are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in St Leonards
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
When to book a survey in St Leonards
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs or when.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey