Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Loudwater, Hertfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Loudwater, with photographs and a written report.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
How a roof survey works in Loudwater
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Common reasons to book are valley linings that have cracked or split and loose ridge or hip tiles, across the roof space, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Loudwater, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Loudwater (WD3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Loudwater
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Loudwater homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For businesses in and around places such as Charter Place, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Take a building like Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Rickmansworth station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Loudwater is about 1 mile north-east of Chorleywood, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Loudwater get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. We also survey roofs in London.
We cover every part of the WD3 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Chess Lane, Bridle Lane and Sarratt Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Chorleywood West (1 mile south), Micklefield Green (1 mile north), Rickmansworth (1 mile south-east), Mill End (2 miles south) and Chandler's Cross (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Watford (4 miles east), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles north), St Albans (9 miles north-east), Harpenden (12 miles north-east), Hatfield (13 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (9 miles east).
Near you in Loudwater
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School, Rickmansworth Park and York House School, among other places. Loudwater’s nearest station is Rickmansworth station, about 1.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Bishops Wood Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Loudwater includes Tumbling Bay and Chorleywood Common.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Loudwater
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Towns and villages near Loudwater
Also in Loudwater
Loudwater questions
Will you come out to Loudwater?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Rickmansworth station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Loudwater often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Let us know about past leaks
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, particularly at the verges and ridge.