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Landlord Roof Survey in Dancers Hill
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Dancers Hill and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can be seen safely.
About our landlord roof survey in Dancers Hill
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We cannot advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks into upper flats and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. In Dancers Hill, 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 close look too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Dancers Hill (EN5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Dancers Hill
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 1.5 miles north-east lies Wyllyotts Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Dancers Hill has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Potters Bar station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building such as Dame Alice Owen's School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Dancers Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Potters Bar, in Greater London. In Dancers Hill, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Dancers Hill is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in EN5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Dancers Hill, we cover Kitts End (1 mile south-east), South Mimms (1 mile north-west), Ridge (1 mile north-west), High Barnet (2 miles south) and Hadley (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles south), City of Westminster (12 miles south), Marylebone (12 miles south), Kensington (12 miles south), St Pancras (11 miles south) and Shoreditch (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Dancers Hill
In Dancers Hill, that means homes and buildings near King George's Fields (Monken Hadley), Pope Paul Catholic Primary School and The Green Dragon Public House. For rail, the closest station is Potters Bar station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Barnet General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Spires Shopping Centre (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Hadley Green.
Towns and villages near Dancers Hill
What else we do in Dancers Hill
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Dancers Hill
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Dancers Hill, along with any off-street space.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In Dancers Hill, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Dancers Hill
Can a landlord with a rental near Potters Bar station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Is my home in Dancers Hill listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. In Dancers Hill, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
For a price for your roof in Dancers Hill, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.