Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Trowley Bottom
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Trowley Bottom? You can book a landlord roof survey in Trowley Bottom and across Hertfordshire.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
About our landlord roof survey in Trowley Bottom
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’re worried about parapets and upstands in poor repair and worn ridges, hips and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Trowley Bottom, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Trowley Bottom (AL3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Around Trowley Bottom, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Nearby places to Trowley Bottom
Also in Trowley Bottom
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Trowley Bottom
About 4.5 miles south-east lies Childwickbury Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Trowley Bottom has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Harpenden station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church like Church of St Leonard are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building like Flamstead Village School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Trowley Bottom is about 4 miles west of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Trowley Bottom, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Trowley Bottom and the places around it. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
We work across AL3 for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Trowley Hill Road, Trowley Bottom and Wood End Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Trowley Bottom, we cover Flamstead (1 mile north-east), Friar's Wash (1 mile north-east), Markyate (2 miles north-west), Roe End (2 miles north-west) and Jockey End (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Watford (11 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (4 miles south), Stevenage (13 miles north-east), St Albans (6 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles east) and Harpenden (4 miles east).
Near you in Trowley Bottom
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rose And Crown Public House. The nearest railway station is Harpenden station, about 3.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Luton Castle (4.4 miles north) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (4.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Landpark Wood.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Questions from Trowley Bottom
Is my home in Trowley Bottom listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Trowley Bottom?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Trowley Bottom can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.