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Enfield Lock Landlord Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Enfield Lock, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
Common questions in Enfield Lock
I let a flat near Enfield Lock station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Enfield Lock?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you cover Enfield Lock for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Enfield Lock included.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Enfield Lock
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Enfield Lock and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’re worried about blocked gutters over flats and cracked or lifting flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.
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. Homes in Enfield Lock are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Enfield Lock (EN3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we look at them closely.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Enfield Lock homes and their roofs
Forty Hall, about 1.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Enfield Lock. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Landlords with a home close to Enfield Lock station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Prince of Wales Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Enfield Lock is about 2 miles south-west of Waltham Abbey, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Enfield Lock, we can survey the roof. Enfield Lock is one of the places in Greater London we cover. London is in our area too.
All of EN3 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Bell Lane, Park Road and Albany Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Enfield Island Village (1 mile east), Freezywater (1 mile north), Enfield Wash (1 mile west), Brimsdown (1 mile south) and Enfield Highway (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (12 miles south), City of Westminster (12 miles south-west), Marylebone (12 miles south-west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (11 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south).
What’s near Enfield Lock
Around Enfield Lock, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Aylands School, Gunpowder Park and Oasis Academy Enfield, among other places. There is a railway station in Enfield Lock itself: Enfield Lock station. A little further out are Museum of Enfield (2.6 miles south-west) and St Michaels Hospital (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lippitts Hill and Bowyer's Water.
Nearby places to Enfield Lock
Other services in Enfield Lock
What we’re asked to look at in Enfield Lock
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
For businesses in and around places like Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
Why it is worth a survey now in Enfield Lock
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. In Enfield Lock, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a London area like Enfield Lock, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can safely be seen from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Booking your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.