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Roof Survey in Broadwater Farm
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Broadwater Farm, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
When to book a survey in Broadwater Farm
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, particularly near trees.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
Anyone responsible for a site like The Willow Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
About our roof survey in Broadwater Farm
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run seven days a week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We’re frequently asked to look into condensation or damp timbers in the loft and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, across lead flashings, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
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. In Broadwater Farm, as across London, that is why a roof needs a proper look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Broadwater Farm (N17, N15, N22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- 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.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broadwater Farm
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Broadwater Farm
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What a roof survey looks like in Broadwater Farm
The wider area around Broadwater Farm has a long history of building, with Bruce Castle about 0.4 miles north-east. 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. 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. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Mall Wood Green, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you let a flat or house near Bruce Grove station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Broadwater Farm is about 2 miles south-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Broadwater Farm, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Greater London, we cover Broadwater Farm and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in N17, N15 and N22 is covered for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Road, Ripon Road and Clyde Road. Main roads around Broadwater Farm include the A10. Other places close to Broadwater Farm include Tottenham (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile south-west), Tottenham Green (1 mile south-east), Duckett's Green (1 mile south-west) and South Tottenham (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Broadwater Farm
Typical jobs here are in homes near Park View School, Bruce Castle Park and Bruce Castle School. The nearest railway station is Bruce Grove station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and North Middlesex University Hospital (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Broadwater Farm include Railway Fields and Hollow Pond.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Common questions in Broadwater Farm
Is parking a problem for a survey in Broadwater Farm?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
How do I find out if my home in Broadwater Farm is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long does the visit take?
Allow between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How do I book a survey in Broadwater Farm?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Is Broadwater Farm in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Broadwater Farm and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
What affects the price in Broadwater Farm
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for roof surveys in Broadwater Farm, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.