Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Bulls Cross Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Bulls Cross and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Standing water on a flat roof
What a roof survey looks like in Bulls Cross
Forty Hall, about 0.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bulls Cross. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to Jesus Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Turkey Street station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Bulls Cross is about 2 miles north-east of Enfield, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Bulls Cross is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Bulls Cross. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: EN1, EN3 and EN8. We cover properties on Capel Road, Kempe Road and Yews Avenue. Being close to the M25, Bulls Cross is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. Other places close to Bulls Cross include Bullsmoor (1 mile east), Forty Hill (1 mile south), Enfield Wash (1 mile south-east), Clay Hill (1 mile west) and Freezywater (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (15 miles west), St Albans (13 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles north-west), Hoddesdon (6 miles north), Hatfield (9 miles north-west) and Hertford (8 miles north).
What’s near Bulls Cross
In Bulls Cross, that means homes and buildings near Aylands School, St Ignatius College and The Pied Bull Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Turkey Street station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Enfield (2.1 miles south-west) and St Michaels Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Bulls Cross includes Bowyer's Water and Fir and Pond Woods.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bulls Cross
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey lead flashings, natural slate and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away from the wall and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Bulls Cross, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Bulls Cross (EN1, EN3, EN8)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Bulls Cross
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. In a small place like Bulls Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
FAQs for Bulls Cross
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Turkey Street station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Bulls Cross?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Bulls Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Bulls Cross
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Problems we come across often include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Shop and office owners around Edmonton Green Shopping Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Bulls Cross
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Let us know about past leaks
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep the report with your property records
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
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. Take photos of anything that changes.