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Landlord roof survey in Kitts End, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Kitts End. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Kitts End
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are parapets and upstands in poor repair and cracked or leaning shared chimneys.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. 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 Kitts End with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Kitts End (EN5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Towns and villages near Kitts End
Also in Kitts End
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Kitts End
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Kitts End?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hadley Wood station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Do you cover Kitts End?
Yes. We survey roofs in Kitts End and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Kitts End
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs or when.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
For businesses in and around places like Spires Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no 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.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Landlord roof surveys in Kitts End: local notes
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Wyllyotts Manor about 1.7 miles north, Kitts End sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin 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. If you own a rental within reach of Hadley Wood station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Kitts End is about 2 miles south-west of Potters Bar, in Greater London. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Kitts End for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Greater London coverage includes Kitts End and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in EN5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Dancers Hill (1 mile north-west), Hadley (1 mile south), High Barnet (1 mile south), South Mimms (2 miles north-west) and Ridge (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover London (13 miles south), City of Westminster (11 miles south), Marylebone (11 miles south), Kensington (12 miles south), St Pancras (11 miles south) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Kitts End
Typical jobs here are in homes near King George's Fields (Monken Hadley), Former King William IV Public House and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School, among other places. The closest station to Kitts End is Hadley Wood station, about 1.1 miles east. A little further out are Spires Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Potters Bar Museum (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Kitts End includes Hadley Green and Darland's Lake.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kitts End
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Kitts End and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Kitts End
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
Why get it checked now?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Any roof job in Kitts End means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.