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Landlord roof survey in Totteridge, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Totteridge and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Questions from Totteridge
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Totteridge?
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.
Is my home in Totteridge listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We will confirm what we need as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long will you be on site?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will give you an idea as you book.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Totteridge
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. We’re often asked to look into failed flashings at walls and chimneys and worn ridges, hips and verges, on rented houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Totteridge as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Totteridge (N20, EN5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why act early in Totteridge
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Prices start 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 Totteridge
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Surveys in Totteridge can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Totteridge
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Responsibility under a lease
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Totteridge homes and their roofs
With Wyllyotts Manor about 4.2 miles north, Totteridge sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. 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.
If you live near a park such as Brook Farm Open Space, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like The Totteridge Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near St Andrew's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Totteridge is about 1 mile south-west of Barnet, in Greater London. We cover Totteridge and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Totteridge. There’s also a page for London.
We survey roofs across the N20 and EN5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Barnet Lane, Grange Avenue and Chestnut Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Totteridge: Hadley (1 mile north), High Barnet (1 mile north), Arkley (2 miles north-west), Mill Hill (2 miles south-west) and Rowley Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Totteridge
We work in homes and buildings around Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum, Susi Earnshaw Theatre School and Brook Farm Open Space and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Oakleigh Park station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.5 miles south-east) and Barnet General Hospital (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Totteridge Green and Darland's Lake.
How we price landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.