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Roof surveys in WD6
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across WD6, covering Borehamwood, Elstree and Deacon's Hill. Prices from £150 including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Areas within WD6
Services in WD6
- Landlord roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Flat roof survey
- Roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Electronic leak detection
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Let us know the address and the type of roof and we’ll suggest the right survey: phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof surveys across WD6: what to expect
Our roof surveys cover WD6 and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and natural slate, and people most often book us about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and standing water on a flat roof.
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How our prices work
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Near you in Borehamwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near All Saints church, Aldenham Country Park and Yavneh College. Other local landmarks include The Pick & Shovel pub (under half a mile south-east) and St Teresa Catholic Primary School (under half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Spires Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east). Not far away are Darland's Lake and Rowley Lodge Field.
Homes and roofs across WD6
Across WD6, we survey roofs for owners, landlords and agents, from Borehamwood, Elstree and Deacon's Hill to the quieter places in between. Every report comes with photos and written recommendations.
We work right across London and the South East, from the Isle of Wight to Hertfordshire, WD6 included. We survey on any day of the week.
Borehamwood: Landlords with a home close to Elstree & Borehamwood station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Landlords, agents and block managers in WD6
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
What you can safely check yourself
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 check the roof.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A full building survey of the property
Why act early?
It is 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.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
WD6: your questions answered
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
How do I arrange a roof survey in WD6?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.