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Landlord Roof Survey in Bounds Green
Landlord roof surveys around Bounds Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof survey in Bounds Green: what you get
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Bounds Green, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Bounds Green (N22, N11, N13)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bounds Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Landlords and agents in Bounds Green book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Bounds Green questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Bowes Park station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Bounds Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Why it is worth a survey now in Bounds Green
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it is safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a London area like Bounds Green, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Bounds Green?
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaks into upper flats
Trees in and around O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- File each roof report for future reference
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Places near Bounds Green
Also in Bounds Green
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bounds Green
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Bruce Castle about 2.2 miles east, Bounds Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bounds Green Infant School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you run a business near The Mall Wood Green, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Bounds Green is about 2 miles east of Finchley, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Bounds Green and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Bounds Green. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of N22, N11 and N13 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Oak Lane, York Road and Park Road. Bounds Green sits on or near the A109, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Bounds Green, we cover Bowes Park (1 mile south-east), Arnos Grove (1 mile north), New Southgate (1 mile north-west), Oakthorpe Park (1 mile north-east) and Palmers Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Around Bounds Green
We work in homes and buildings around Ming-Ai, O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground and The Springfield pub. Bounds Green has its own railway station: Bowes Park station. A little further out are Broomfield House Museum (0.8 miles north-east) and Greentrees Hospital (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Bounds Green includes Glebelands Local Nature Reserve and Darland's Lake.