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Roof Survey in Rickmansworth
Roof surveys in Rickmansworth from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
How a roof survey works in Rickmansworth
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’ve noticed lifted, split or missing lead flashings and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Semis and terraces in a town like Rickmansworth share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen safely from the property we are surveying. It helps to mention any shared stacks or gutters when booking.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Rickmansworth (WD3, WD18)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Rickmansworth
Is my home in Rickmansworth listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Rickmansworth station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. On homes in Rickmansworth, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Roof surveys in Rickmansworth: local notes
The wider area around Rickmansworth has a long history of building, with Chenies Manor House about 3.7 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live near a park like Rickmansworth Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Rickmansworth station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Rickmansworth is about 3 miles south-west of Watford, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Rickmansworth and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Rickmansworth is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in WD3 and WD18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Station Road and London Road. Main roads around Rickmansworth include the A404 and A412, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Rickmansworth, we cover Batchworth (1 mile south), Chorleywood West (1 mile north-west), Croxley Green (1 mile north-east), Mill End (1 mile west) and Woodcock Hill (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (3 miles north-east), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles north), St Albans (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (13 miles north), Hatfield (13 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (8 miles east).
Around Rickmansworth
Around Rickmansworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School, Rickmansworth Park and The Coach And Horses Public House, among other places. Rickmansworth has its own railway station: Rickmansworth station. A little further out are Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.2 miles west) and Charter Place (3.2 miles east). The countryside around Rickmansworth includes Chorleywood Common and Tumbling Bay.
Towns and villages near Rickmansworth
What else we do in Rickmansworth
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Most visits in a town like Rickmansworth start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen, so unlocked gates help. The loft comes next, where there’s safe access.
- 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.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
When to book a survey in Rickmansworth
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you run a business near Charter Place, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is added on top