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Croxley Green Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Croxley Green and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof survey in Croxley Green
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are worn lead at chimneys and abutments and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Croxley Green, 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 often 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Croxley Green (WD3, WD18)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Croxley Green
The wider area around Croxley Green has a long history of building, with Chenies Manor House about 4.2 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to St Oswald's Parish Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Harvey Road Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Rickmansworth station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Croxley Green is about 1 mile north-east of Rickmansworth, in Hertfordshire. We visit Croxley Green as part of our work across Hertfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Croxley Green is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
We work across the WD3 and WD18 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on New Road, Harvey Road and Bateman Road. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Holywell (1 mile east), Rickmansworth (1 mile south-west), Batchworth (1 mile south-west), Chorleywood West (2 miles west) and Moor Park (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (7 miles north), St Albans (9 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles north-east), Harpenden (12 miles north), Hatfield (12 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (7 miles east).
Around Croxley Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Croxley Danes School, Rickmansworth School and The Red House, among other places. Croxley Green’s nearest station is Rickmansworth station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum (2.4 miles east) and Hilfield Castle (4.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Chorleywood Common and Tumbling Bay.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Croxley Green: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Croxley Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Rickmansworth station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Croxley Green?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Croxley Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Prices for roof surveys in Croxley Green
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- A full building survey of the property
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Landlord and commercial surveys in Croxley Green
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.