Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Watford
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Watford. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof surveys around Watford
High Elms Manor, about 2.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Watford. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Trees in and around Cassiobury Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like Watford St John's Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Watford is about 17 miles north-west of London, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Watford is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Watford. There’s also a page for London.
Every address in WD25, WD19, WD18 and WD17 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Station Road, Church Road and The Parade High Street, all of which we cover. You’ll find Watford on the A41 and A405, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Watford: North Watford (1 mile north-east), Meriden (1 mile north-east), Oxhey (2 miles south-east), Garston (2 miles north) and Watford Heath (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (7 miles north-west), St Albans (7 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles north-east), Harpenden (11 miles north), Cheshunt (15 miles east) and Hatfield (10 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Hertfordshire, Watford has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Watford
Around Watford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Watford UTC, Cassiobury Park and The Estcourt Arms. There is a railway station in Watford itself: Watford Junction station. Other landmarks nearby include Hilfield Castle (2.8 miles east) and Charter Place (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Harrow Weald Common.
About our landlord roof survey in Watford
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It does not give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you’re worried about leaking joints at party walls and gutters overflowing onto walls, we can find out what’s behind it.
Trees in streets, gardens and parks drop leaves into gutters across places like Watford, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building. It’s one reason a roof is worth looking at as a whole, not just the obvious problem. Late autumn, once the leaves are down, is a sensible time to check gutters and outlets.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Watford (WD25, WD19, WD18, WD17)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Watford
Is my home in Watford listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Watford Junction station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What affects the price in Watford
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Useful tips for Watford property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Arrange flat access in advance
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In busier parts of Watford, parking can be tight, so tell us about driveways, permits or nearby car parks, and for flats, mention stairs, lifts and shared entrances. On the day, we check the roof from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe, with the drone where applicable.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Watford. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Common roof problems in Watford
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
For landlords with property near Watford Junction station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance