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Roof survey in Barnet, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Barnet and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Barnet: what you get
We survey roofs in Barnet and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space, and people most often book us about flashings that have come away from the wall and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Barnet, as across London, that is why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Barnet (EN5, EN4, N20, N11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Barnet
The wider area around Barnet has a long history of building, with Wyllyotts Manor about 3.5 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John's United Reformed Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Trees in and around Highlands Gardens shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Shop and office owners around Spires Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Barnet is about 9 miles east of Watford, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys in Barnet for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in EN5, EN4, N20 and N11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer roof surveys to properties on Station Road, High Street and Sambroke Square. Barnet is on the B193 and A1081, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Barnet include Underhill (1 mile west), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north-west), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Barnet
We work in homes and buildings around Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School, The Railway Tavern and Highlands Gardens, among other places. Barnet’s nearest station is New Barnet station, about 0.6 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Barnet General Hospital (1.2 miles west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Barnet includes Darland's Lake and Greenhill Gardens.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Barnet we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Useful tips for Barnet property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- File the report with your home documents
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Different roofs, different checks
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. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Questions from Barnet
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barnet?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Are there drone restrictions around Barnet?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How do I book a survey in Barnet?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Is Barnet in your area?
Yes. We cover Barnet and the rest of Greater London. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What affects the price in Barnet
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.