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Roof Survey in Chorleywood West
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chorleywood West. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
Common roof problems in Chorleywood West
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Historic houses such as Chenies Manor House, about 2.8 miles north-west, show how far back building around Chorleywood West goes. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
About our roof survey in Chorleywood West
We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you are worried about leaning or weathered chimney stacks and flashings that have come away from the wall, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and natural slate alike.
Somewhere as small as Chorleywood West, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Chorleywood West (WD3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
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Chorleywood West: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Chorleywood West?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Rickmansworth station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a report with photos and recommendations.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chorleywood West
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents and landlords in Chorleywood West book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Chorleywood West can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
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. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any damp patches when you book
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Local roofs in Chorleywood West
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landlords with a home close to Rickmansworth station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Chorleywood West is about 1 mile east of Chorleywood, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Chorleywood West across London and South East England. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Chorleywood West. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: WD3. That includes homes and businesses on Chess Lane, Valley Road and Sarratt Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Chorleywood West: Loudwater (1 mile north), Rickmansworth (1 mile south-east), Mill End (1 mile south-west), Croxley Green (2 miles east) and Micklefield Green (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (4 miles east), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles north), St Albans (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (13 miles north-east), Hatfield (13 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Chorleywood West
Around Chorleywood West, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rickmansworth Park, York House School and Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School. The closest station to Chorleywood West is Rickmansworth station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Bishops Wood Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Charter Place (3.7 miles east). For a walk, there is Chorleywood Common and Tumbling Bay.