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High Barnet Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in High Barnet. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Missing or loose roof coverings
How a landlord roof survey works in High Barnet
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’re worried about choked outlets and gutters and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
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. For a house in High Barnet with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- High Barnet (EN5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in High Barnet
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in High Barnet is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses like Wyllyotts Manor, about 2.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around High Barnet goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live near a park such as King George's Fields (Monken Hadley), or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For landlords with property near Hadley Wood station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
High Barnet is about 1 mile north-west of Barnet, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in High Barnet, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. London is in our area too.
Every address in EN5 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Byng Road, Park Road and Kings Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A1081 close by, High Barnet is easy for us to reach. We also cover Hadley (1 mile east), Arkley (1 mile south-west), Kitts End (1 mile north), Totteridge (1 mile south) and Rowley Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, 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-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
What’s near High Barnet
Around High Barnet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Susi Earnshaw Theatre School, The White Lion pub and Queen Elizabeth's School, among other places. The closest station to High Barnet is Hadley Wood station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Spires Shopping Centre (less than half a mile east) and Barnet General Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Barnet Countryside Centre and Darland's Lake.
Towns and villages near High Barnet
Also in High Barnet
Do you need a landlord roof survey in High Barnet?
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Anyone responsible for a site like Foulds School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a visit in High Barnet, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in High Barnet, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Why it is worth a survey now in High Barnet
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. In High Barnet, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in High Barnet
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Questions from High Barnet
Is my home in High Barnet listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hadley Wood station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we will say so.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
What affects the price in High Barnet
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
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.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Useful tips for High Barnet property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.