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Roof Survey in Forty Hill
Independent roof surveys in Forty Hill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof survey in Forty Hill
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away from the wall and cracked mortar along the ridge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up, in Forty Hill as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Forty Hill (EN1, EN2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Forty Hill
Can a landlord with a rental near Turkey Street station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Forty Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
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 it applies.
Is Forty Hill in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Forty Hill and the rest of Greater London. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. 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.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a roof survey in Forty Hill?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose chimney pots
For landlords with property near Turkey Street station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you will get the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Forty Hill runs like any other.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Roof surveys in Forty Hill: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you run a business near Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you look after a building such as Worcesters Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Forty Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Enfield, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Forty Hill and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. There’s also a page for London.
Every address in EN1 and EN2 is covered for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Goat Lane, Acacia Road and Willow Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Forty Hill include Gordon Hill (1 mile west), Clay Hill (1 mile north-west), Bulls Cross (1 mile north), Enfield (1 mile south-west) and Bullsmoor (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles south), City of Westminster (11 miles south), Marylebone (11 miles south), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south).
What’s near Forty Hill
In Forty Hill, that means homes and buildings near Chace Community School, Hop Poles pub and Russet House School and the streets around them. The closest station to Forty Hill is Turkey Street station, about 1 mile north-east. A little further out are Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (2.9 miles south) and Museum of Enfield (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forty Hill include Fir and Pond Woods and Pole Hill.