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Roof Survey in Bounds Green
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Bounds Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Check we can open the loft hatch
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
How a roof survey works in Bounds Green
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Bounds Green as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Bounds Green (N22, N11, N13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Towns and villages near Bounds Green
What else we do in Bounds Green
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Bounds Green
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Bounds Green questions
How do I find out if my home in Bounds Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Bounds Green?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Prices for roof surveys in Bounds Green
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Roof surveys in Bounds Green: local notes
Historic houses like Bruce Castle, about 2.2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Bounds Green goes. 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. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to St Barnabas Greek Orthodox Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Bowes Park station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bounds Green Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Bounds Green is about 2 miles east of Finchley, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Bounds Green, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Bounds Green is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the N22, N11 and N13 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Oak Lane, York Road and Park Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A109 close by, Bounds Green is easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Bounds Green, we cover Bowes Park (1 mile south-east), Arnos Grove (1 mile north), New Southgate (1 mile north-west), Oakthorpe Park (1 mile north-east) and Palmers Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Around Bounds Green
We work in homes and buildings around Ming-Ai, O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground and The Springfield pub. Bounds Green has its own railway station: Bowes Park station. Nearby you’ll also find Broomfield House Museum (0.8 miles north-east) and Greentrees Hospital (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Glebelands Local Nature Reserve and Darland's Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.