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Monken Hadley Landlord Roof Survey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Monken Hadley, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Landlord roof survey in Monken Hadley
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. We are often asked to look into gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and cracked or lifting flashings, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
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 Monken Hadley with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Monken Hadley (EN5, EN4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Monken Hadley
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Monken Hadley
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Monken Hadley is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Wyllyotts Manor, about 2.4 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Monken Hadley goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
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. If you let a flat or house near Hadley Wood station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Monken Hadley is about 1 mile north-west of Barnet, in Greater London. Whether the building in Monken Hadley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across Greater London, we cover Monken Hadley. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in EN5 and EN4 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Dury Road, Lucan Road and Bruce Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Monken Hadley sits on or near the A1081, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Underhill (1 mile south), Hadley Wood (1 mile east), Barnet (1 mile south-east), Bentley Heath (1 mile north) and New Barnet (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (12 miles south), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Monken Hadley
We work in homes and buildings around Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School, Susi Earnshaw Theatre School and King George's Fields (Monken Hadley). For rail, the closest station is Hadley Wood station, roughly 1 mile north-east. Well-known places in the area include Barnet General Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Spires Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Hadley Green and Darland's Lake.
Nearby places to Monken Hadley
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Why get it checked now?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Common questions in Monken Hadley
How do I find out if my home in Monken Hadley is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Monken Hadley?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when booking.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in so please give residents notice.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.