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Roof surveys in N18
Pre-purchase, leak, drone and flat roof surveys across N18, covering Upper Edmonton, Edmonton and Tottenham. Prices from £150 including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we work in N18
What we do in N18
- Roof leak investigation
- Flat roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Landlord roof survey
- Chimney survey
- New roof snagging
- Electronic leak detection
- All services
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof so we can match the survey to the roof: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
About roof surveys in N18
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey lead flashings, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and people most frequently book us about leaking gutter joints and downpipes and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
What you will pay
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why clients in N18 book us
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Near you in Upper Edmonton
In Upper Edmonton, that means homes and buildings near Pymmes Park, St Mary's Church and No.8 Tottenham pub, among other places. You will also find London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (0.6 miles south), Tottenham University Technical College (0.6 miles south) and St John and St James CofE Primary School (less than half a mile south). Upper Edmonton has its own railway station: Silver Street station. Other landmarks nearby include North Middlesex University Hospital (less than half a mile west) and Broomfield House Museum (2.2 miles west). Not far away are Pole Hill and Highams Park Lake.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across N18
Older homes across N18 frequently keep chimney stacks long after the fires went out, and the lead and mortar around them need watching. Gutters, valleys and fixings come next.
Even in the South East, autumn and winter storms find any loose slate, tile or ridge. Ridges, verges and flashings in N18 are where it usually shows.
Upper Edmonton: Landlords with a home close to Silver Street station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Bruce Castle, about 1.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upper Edmonton. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Signs you need a roof survey
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in N18
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Questions from N18
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It is emailed to you.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you work in N18?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in N18.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
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 don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How do I arrange a roof survey in N18?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.