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Roof survey in Edgware Bury, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Edgware Bury and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Roof survey in Edgware Bury
We survey roofs in Edgware Bury and across London and South East England. Visits run on any day of the week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and loose chimney pots.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. For a house in Edgware Bury with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Edgware Bury (HA8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. 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 when booking.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Edgware Bury and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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How we price roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Common questions in Edgware Bury
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Edgware Bury?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Elstree & Borehamwood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you cover Edgware Bury for roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Edgware Bury.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Keep the report with your property records
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Check we can open the loft hatch
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Local roofs in Edgware Bury
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Elstree Aerodrome is about 3 miles from Edgware Bury. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
Headstone Manor lies about 4.1 miles south-west, so building around Edgware Bury goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Shop and office owners around Broadwalk Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Edgware Bury is about 1 mile north-west of Edgware, in Greater London. Roofs in Edgware Bury get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Edgware Bury is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in HA8 is covered for roof surveys. Other places close to Edgware Bury include Broadfields Estate (1 mile south-east), Deacon's Hill (1 mile north), Elstree (1 mile north-west), Edgware (1 mile south-east) and The Hale (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Edgware Bury
Typical jobs here are in homes near London Academy and Edgwarebury Park. Edgware Bury’s nearest station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, roughly 1.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (1 mile west) and Elstree and Borehamwood Museum (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Edgware Bury includes Edgware Way Grassland and Darland's Lake.
What we’re asked to look at in Edgware Bury
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Take a building like Broadfields Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs