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Burnt Oak Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Burnt Oak from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a London area like Burnt Oak, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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About our roof survey in Burnt Oak
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and worn or blocked valleys.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Burnt Oak as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Burnt Oak (HA8, NW9, NW7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
How we price roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
For a price for your roof in Burnt Oak, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
FAQs for Burnt Oak
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Mill Hill Broadway station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Are there drone restrictions around Burnt Oak?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a roof survey looks like in Burnt Oak
The wider area around Burnt Oak has a long history of building, with Headstone Manor about 4.2 miles west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Mill Hill Broadway station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near John Keble Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Living close to Watling Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Burnt Oak is about 7 miles south-east of Watford, in Greater London. Burnt Oak is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Burnt Oak and the places around it. There is also a page for London.
Every address in HA8, NW9 and NW7 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on East Road, Back Lane and Rill Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Burnt Oak sits on or near the A5100, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Burnt Oak include The Hale (1 mile north), Edgware (1 mile north-west), Grahame Park (1 mile south-east), Little Stanmore (1 mile west) and Canons Park (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Burnt Oak
In Burnt Oak, that means homes and buildings near St Martin's School Brentwood, Railway Hotel and Watling Park. The closest station to Burnt Oak is Mill Hill Broadway station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Church Farmhouse Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Edgware Community Hospital (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Burnt Oak include Darland's Lake and Mill Hill Old Railway Nature Reserve.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Burnt Oak
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Burnt Oak
- Photos and a written report every time
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys