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Roof Survey in Arnos Grove
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Arnos Grove. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
How a roof survey works in Arnos Grove
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and people most often book us about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, 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. Homes in Arnos Grove are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Arnos Grove (N11, N14, N13)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Arnos Grove
How do I find out if my home in Arnos Grove is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can a landlord with a rental near New Southgate station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
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 it applies.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
How do I book a survey in Arnos Grove?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Local roofs in Arnos Grove
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Bruce Castle, about 2.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Arnos Grove. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you run a business near The Mall Wood Green, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. For landlords with property near New Southgate station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near Syro-Malabar Catholic Church of London, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Arnos Grove is about 3 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. Arnos Grove is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in N11, N14 and N13 is covered for roof surveys. We cover properties on Oak Lane, High Road and York Road and the roads around them. Arnos Grove is on the A109 and A1004, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Arnos Grove include New Southgate (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile north), Palmers Green (1 mile east) and Oakthorpe Park (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Arnos Grove
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ranelagh pub, Broomfield School and Broomfield Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is New Southgate station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Broomfield House Museum (0.5 miles east) and The Mall Wood Green (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Arnos Grove includes Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
Prices for roof surveys in Arnos Grove
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Arnos Grove moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- File the report with your home documents
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Places near Arnos Grove
Other services in Arnos Grove
Landlords, agents and block managers in Arnos Grove
Landlords, agents and building managers in Arnos Grove and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.