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Pre-purchase roof survey in Mill Hill, Greater London
A careful look at the roof at your property in Mill Hill, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Mill Hill
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blistered or split felt on a flat roof and old water stains in the roof space.
In a London terrace or conversion, the roof often joins the neighbours’ roofs and shares their stacks and gutters, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. For a purchase or a new roof in Mill Hill, that shapes what can be checked: only the parts we are given access to and can see safely are inspected. For a flat, the lease usually says who looks after the roof.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Mill Hill (NW7, N20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Surveys in Mill Hill can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
When to book a survey in Mill Hill
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
For landlords with property near Mill Hill Broadway station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Nearby places to Mill Hill
Also in Mill Hill
Questions from Mill Hill
Are there drone restrictions around Mill Hill?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Mill Hill?
It can be, so it’s useful to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Mill Hill?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Mill Hill: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Take an older house close to St Paul's Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Heath Hall lies about 4 miles south-east, so building around Mill Hill goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Mill Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Mill Hill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: NW7 and N20. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Daws Lane, Byron Road and High Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Mill Hill include The Hale (1 mile west), Burnt Oak (1 mile south-west), Grahame Park (1 mile south), Totteridge (2 miles north-east) and Edgware (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Mill Hill
Around Mill Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mill Hill School, Copthall School and Bittacy Hill Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2 miles east) and Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Mill Hill Broadway station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Broadwalk Centre (2 miles west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Darland's Lake.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Let us know your timetable
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.