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Landlord roof survey in Enfield, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Enfield and the rest of Greater London. We survey on any day of the week.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Enfield
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlord roof survey in Enfield: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We’re often asked to look into failed flashings at walls and chimneys and gutters overflowing onto walls, across blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Enfield has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Enfield (EN1, EN2, N21)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Enfield property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Landlord roof surveys in Enfield: local notes
Outer London has plenty 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Forty Hall, about 1.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Enfield. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Enfield Town station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Enfield is about 9 miles north of St Pancras, in Greater London. Enfield gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Enfield is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the EN1, EN2 and N21 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Lea Road, Farr Road and Cecil Road, all of which we cover. Enfield sits on or near the A110, which makes travel easy. We also cover Bush Hill Park (1 mile south-east), Bush Hill (1 mile south), Enfield Chase (1 mile west), Gordon Hill (1 mile north) and Forty Hill (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south).
Local landmarks in Enfield
In Enfield, that means homes and buildings near Kings Head pub, St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Enfield Town Park and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Enfield itself: Enfield Town station. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Enfield (less than half a mile south) and St Michaels Hospital (0.7 miles north). For a walk, there is Bowyer's Water and Pole Hill.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Enfield
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Take a building like Enfield Grammar School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In Enfield, as in much of London, a good many 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 when you book.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Enfield, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Enfield
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
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Common questions in Enfield
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Enfield?
It depends on the street. If Enfield has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Enfield Town station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Enfield?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.