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Roof surveys in N3
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across N3, covering Finchley, Church End and East Finchley. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Places in N3
Surveys we offer in N3
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof leak investigation
- Landlord roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Chimney survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Flat roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- All services
Send the address and what’s prompted the survey so we can match the survey to the roof: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How a roof survey works in N3
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We are frequently asked to look into flashings that have come away from the wall and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, across natural slate, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys.
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
What affects the price in N3
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Near you in Finchley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Victoria Park, Woodhouse College and Manorside Primary School, among other places. Also close by are The Elephant Inn (0.8 miles north), St Paul's Finchley (within half a mile north-west), Bishop Douglass School (0.5 miles south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.1 miles north). The nearest railway station is New Southgate station, about 1.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Finchley Memorial Hospital (less than half a mile north-east) and Grand Arcade (1 mile north). Not far away are Highgate Hill and Lakeside Nature Reserve.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across N3
Older homes across N3 often keep chimney stacks long after the fires went out, and their flashings and pointing need checking like any other part of the roof. Valleys, gutters and fixings follow close behind.
Autumn and winter storms across the South East find any loose slate, tile or ridge. In N3, as elsewhere, exposed details are where damage shows first.
Finchley: If you let a flat or house near New Southgate station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. With Heath Hall about 1.8 miles south, the area around Finchley has a long history. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
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:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Inside the loft space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Prices for roof surveys in N3
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Useful tips for N3 property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Photograph stains when they appear
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
FAQs for N3
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Do you cover N3 for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes N3.
How do I arrange a roof survey in N3?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.