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Roof Survey in Duckett's Green
Roof surveys across Duckett's Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
When to book a survey in Duckett's Green
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Homes near green spaces such as Ducketts Common can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is VAT included in the price?
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Duckett's Green
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it is easy to find a day that suits. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Duckett's Green (N15, N22, N8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Roof surveys around Duckett's Green
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Bruce Castle, about 1.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Duckett's Green. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Hornsey station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building like St John Vianney RC Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Duckett's Green is about 3 miles north of Highbury, in Greater London. Roofs in Duckett's Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Duckett's Green and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in N15, N22 and N8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Bury Road, Mark Road and Frome Road, and we cover them all. With the A1080 close by, Duckett's Green is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in West Green (1 mile south-east), Harringay (1 mile south), St Ann's (1 mile south-east), Broadwater Farm (1 mile north-east) and Tottenham Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (5 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south).
Near you in Duckett's Green
Around Duckett's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Moselle Upper School, Ducketts Common and The Queens Head pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hornsey station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Greentrees Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Duckett's Green include Hollow Pond and Railway Fields.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- 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 loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Duckett's Green
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
Landlord and commercial surveys in Duckett's Green
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Common questions in Duckett's Green
How do I find out if my home in Duckett's Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Hornsey station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Duckett's Green?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you work in Duckett's Green?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in Duckett's Green, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.