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Landlord Roof Survey in Waltham Cross
Need a landlord roof survey in Waltham Cross? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a landlord roof survey works in Waltham Cross
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey rented houses, blocks of flats and shared roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and damaged pots and flaunching.
In a smaller place like Waltham Cross, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Waltham Cross (EN8, EN9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Waltham Cross
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. With lower homes, common in places like Waltham Cross, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Waltham Cross
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Four Swannes Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
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. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Common questions in Waltham Cross
Can a landlord with a rental near Waltham Cross station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Waltham Cross within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Waltham Cross?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Waltham Cross is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations 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
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Waltham Cross 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 2.1 miles south-west lies Forty Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Waltham Cross has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Christ Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Waltham Cross station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Waltham Cross is about 2 miles west of Waltham Abbey, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Waltham Cross across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
We cover every part of the EN8 and EN9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Station Road and Queen's Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Waltham Cross include the A121 and B176. Other places close to Waltham Cross include Freezywater (1 mile south), Bullsmoor (1 mile south-west), Enfield Lock (1 mile south), Enfield Island Village (1 mile south-east) and Enfield Wash (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover St Albans (14 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles north-west), Hoddesdon (5 miles north), Hatfield (10 miles north-west) and Hertford (8 miles north).
Near you in Waltham Cross
In Waltham Cross, that means homes and buildings near Waltham Abbey Church, Aylands School and The Moon and Cross pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Lea Valley High School (0.7 miles south-west) and Lee Valley Park (0.9 miles north-east). Waltham Cross has its own railway station: Waltham Cross station. A little further out are Museum of Enfield (3.3 miles south-west) and St Michaels Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Waltham Cross include Lippitts Hill and Danemead.