Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof surveys in EN6
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across EN6, from Potters Bar, Cuffley and South Mimms. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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What we do in EN6
- Storm damage roof report
- Roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Flat roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Chimney survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Every service
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof so we can match the survey to the roof: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How a roof survey works in EN6
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey natural slate, the roof space and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
What affects the price in EN6
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Booking a survey
For a price for roof surveys in EN6, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Near you in Potters Bar
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mount Grace School, St. Mary's Church and Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Potters Bar itself: Potters Bar station. Other landmarks nearby include Spires Shopping Centre (3 miles south) and Barnet General Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny.
Roof surveys across EN6: local notes
Homes across EN6 range from older properties with chimneys and lead flashings to newer houses with concrete tiles. Blocked gutters, slipped slates and tired flashings turn up on all of them sooner or later.
The South East’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around several of its airports, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any drone flight in EN6. Flights that need permission only go ahead once it’s given.
Potters Bar: Anyone responsible for a site like Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Potters Bar station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
Why roofs fail
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Common questions in EN6
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.