Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Waltham Cross Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Waltham Cross from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
About our roof survey in Waltham Cross
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Common reasons to book are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, on ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and chimney stacks.
Around Waltham Cross, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Waltham Cross (EN8, EN9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
Also near Waltham Cross
What else we do in Waltham Cross
Waltham Cross homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Waltham Cross has a long history of building, with Forty Hall about 2.1 miles south-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Four Swannes Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Waltham Cross station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Waltham Cross is about 2 miles west of Waltham Abbey, in Hertfordshire. Waltham Cross is one of many places we visit across Hertfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Waltham Cross is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for roof surveys. London is in our area too.
We work across the EN8 and EN9 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on High Street, Station Road and Queen's Road. Waltham Cross sits on or near the A121 and B176, which makes travel easy. We also cover Freezywater (1 mile south), Bullsmoor (1 mile south-west), Enfield Lock (1 mile south), Enfield Island Village (1 mile south-east) and Enfield Wash (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover St Albans (14 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles north-west), Hoddesdon (5 miles north), Hatfield (10 miles north-west) and Hertford (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Waltham Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Waltham Abbey Church, Aylands School and The Moon and Cross pub. Also close by are Lea Valley High School (0.7 miles south-west) and Lee Valley Park (0.9 miles north-east). Waltham Cross has its own railway station: Waltham Cross station. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Enfield (3.3 miles south-west) and St Michaels Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Waltham Cross includes Lippitts Hill and Danemead.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Inside the loft space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Waltham Cross, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. In a smaller place like Waltham Cross, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
When to book a survey in Waltham Cross
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Homes near green spaces like Lee Valley Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Questions from Waltham Cross
Can a landlord with a rental near Waltham Cross station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Waltham Cross?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you work in Waltham Cross?
Yes. We survey roofs in Waltham Cross and the rest of Hertfordshire. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.