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Landlord roof survey in Upper Holloway, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Upper Holloway, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Holloway
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We’re frequently asked to look into ceiling stains reported by tenants and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, on blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. In Upper Holloway, as across London, that is why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Upper Holloway (N19, N7, N6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Upper Holloway book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Places near Upper Holloway
What else we do in Upper Holloway
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Upper Holloway
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. If your home in Upper Holloway is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Upper Holloway has a long history of building, with Witanhurst about 0.9 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Anyone responsible for a site like St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Mall Wood Green, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Upper Holloway is about 2 miles east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Roofs in Upper Holloway get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small.
Here we cover the N19, N7 and N6 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Ward Road, Kiver Road and Foxham Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Upper Holloway sits on or near the A103. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Tufnell Park (1 mile south), Dartmouth Park (1 mile south-west), Highgate (1 mile north-west), Nag's Head (1 mile south-east) and Holloway (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Upper Holloway
In Upper Holloway, that means homes and buildings near City of London Academy, Whittington Park and The Mother Red Cap pub. Nearby too are Asanté Academy of Chinese Medicine (1.2 miles north-west) and Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (2 miles south). There is a railway station in Upper Holloway itself: Upper Holloway station. Nearby you’ll also find The Mall Wood Green (2.3 miles north-east) and Royal Northern Hospital (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upper Holloway include Dartmouth Park Hill and Parkland Walk.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book us in Upper Holloway
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Common roof problems in Upper Holloway
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Flashings that have come away
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
For landlords with property near Upper Holloway station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Upper Holloway questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Holloway?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Upper Holloway station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you work in Upper Holloway?
Yes. We survey roofs in Upper Holloway and the rest of Greater London. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Upper Holloway we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Upper Holloway, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.