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Landlord roof survey in Hadley, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Hadley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Hadley: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week, which can make access easier to arrange. Common reasons to book are leaks into upper flats and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. For a house in Hadley with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Hadley (EN5, EN4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Landlord roof surveys in Hadley: local notes
Historic houses like Wyllyotts Manor, about 2.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hadley goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Outer London has a good many 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.
If you let a flat or house near New Barnet station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Trees in and around King George's Fields (Monken Hadley) shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like Susi Earnshaw Theatre School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Hadley is about 1 mile north-west of Barnet, in Greater London. If you’re in Hadley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Greater London, we cover Hadley. We also survey roofs in London.
All of EN5 and EN4 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Byng Road, Park Road and Dury Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Hadley include the A1081, so getting to you is simple. We also cover High Barnet (1 mile west), Kitts End (1 mile north), Arkley (1 mile south-west), Totteridge (1 mile south) and Dancers Hill (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Hadley
We work in homes and buildings around Foulds School, Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School and Ye Olde Monken Holt pub. For rail, the closest station is New Barnet station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Barnet General Hospital (0.7 miles south-west) and Spires Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west). For a walk, there’s Darland's Lake and King George's Fields (Monken Hadley).
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How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In Hadley, as in much of London, lots 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. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hadley
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Hadley
Is my home in Hadley listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t 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 a landlord with a rental near New Barnet station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. 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 alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.