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Roof surveys in WD19
Live in WD19? Our roof surveyors cover Carpenders Park, Watford Heath and South Oxhey and every street in between, for homes, flats and commercial roofs.
Places in WD19
What we do in WD19
- Roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof leak investigation
- Flat roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Landlord roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Chimney survey
- Drone roof survey
- Gutter survey
- All services
Send the address and what’s prompted the survey and we’ll find a date: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof surveys across WD19: what to expect
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. Typical surveys look at blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, on chimney stacks, natural slate and the roof space.
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Prices in WD19
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- Package prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Local landmarks in Carpenders Park
In Carpenders Park, that means homes and buildings near The Bushey Academy, Oxhey Chapel and The Royal Oak pub. Nearby too are St Meryl School (within half a mile east), Oxhey Park (1.3 miles north) and St. Hilda's School (1.5 miles north-east). There’s a railway station in Carpenders Park itself: Carpenders Park station. A little further out are Hilfield Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum (1.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Harrow Weald Common.
Homes and roofs across WD19
From Watford, Oxhey and Colney Butts to its smaller places, buildings across WD19 have roofs of every age. The usual weak points are fixings, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Autumn and winter storms across the South East find any loose slate, tile or ridge. In WD19, as elsewhere, exposed details are where damage shows first.
Carpenders Park: Take a building like St Meryl School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as Oxhey Chapel, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Prices for roof surveys in WD19
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm.
Before booking any surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Why roofs fail
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Your questions about roof surveys in WD19
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.