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Roof survey in Golders Green, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Golders Green.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Roof survey in Golders Green
Three packages cover most roofs: 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, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey flat roofs, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about condensation or damp timbers in the loft and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Golders Green with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Golders Green (NW11, NW2, NW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Towns and villages near Golders Green
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Golders Green: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Golders Green?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Golders Green?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Is Golders Green in your area?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in Golders Green.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Local roofs in Golders Green
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 1.1 miles south-east lies Heath House, a reminder of how long the area around Golders Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Cricklewood station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For businesses in and around places such as Brent Cross Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Take a building like Rimon Jewish Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Golders Green is about 1 mile north of West Hampstead, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Golders Green and the rest of Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Golders Green. We also survey roofs in London.
We cover every part of NW11, NW2 and NW3 for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Nant Road, Hoop Lane and Park Avenue and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Temple Fortune (1 mile north), Childs Hill (1 mile south), North End (1 mile south-east), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile north-east) and Vale of Health (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Golders Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Childs Hill Park, The King Alfred School and The Old Bull and Bush pub. The closest station to Golders Green is Cricklewood station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Kenwood House (1.3 miles east) and Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
Why get it checked now?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a London area like Golders Green, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What affects the cost of roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.