Greater London · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Enfield Highway
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Enfield Highway, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
About our roof survey in Enfield Highway
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are loose chimney pots and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. Homes in Enfield Highway are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Enfield Highway (EN3, EN1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Enfield Highway
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s frequently been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. 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.
For a price for your roof in Enfield Highway, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Enfield Highway
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
Signs you need a roof survey in Enfield Highway
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 many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If you let a flat or house near Brimsdown station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
Places near Enfield Highway
What else we do in Enfield Highway
What a roof survey looks like in Enfield Highway
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near St James' Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For businesses in and around places such as Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Enfield Highway is about 2 miles east of Enfield, in Greater London. We cover Enfield Highway and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Greater London, we cover Enfield Highway and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across EN3 and EN1 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on Hoe Lane, Old Road and East Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Enfield Wash (1 mile north), Brimsdown (1 mile east), Enfield Lock (1 mile north-east), Bullsmoor (1 mile north) and Freezywater (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (11 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south).
What’s near Enfield Highway
Typical jobs here are in homes near Russet House School, Gunpowder Park and Aylward Academy. The closest station to Enfield Highway is Brimsdown station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find St Michaels Hospital (1.9 miles west) and Museum of Enfield (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ainslie Wood and Pole Hill.
Enfield Highway: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Enfield Highway?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Is my home in Enfield Highway listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. 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.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.