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Gordon Hill Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Gordon Hill and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
How a roof survey works in Gordon 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 is safe to get in. You get a report with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’ve noticed water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and loose chimney pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. In Gordon Hill, as across London, that is why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
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.
- Place
- Gordon Hill (EN2, EN1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Gordon Hill
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Gordon Hill?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Can a landlord with a rental near Gordon Hill station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. 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.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In Gordon Hill, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Useful tips for Gordon Hill property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know about past leaks
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gordon Hill
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
When to book a survey in Gordon Hill
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Torn or sagging underlay
Anyone responsible for a site like St Michael's CofE Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- When you’ll get the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Gordon Hill
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Gordon Hill has a long history of building, with Forty Hall about 0.9 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Gordon Hill station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church such as St Michael & All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Gordon Hill is about 3 miles north of Edmonton, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Gordon Hill can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in EN2 and EN1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Lea Road, Farr Road and Manor Road. We also cover the places around Gordon Hill: Clay Hill (1 mile north), Enfield Chase (1 mile south-west), Forty Hill (1 mile east), Enfield (1 mile south) and Crews Hill (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (11 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south).
Around Gordon Hill
Around Gordon Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chace Community School, Russet House School and The Wonder pub and the streets around them. Gordon Hill has its own railway station: Gordon Hill station. Well-known places in the area include Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-east) and St Michaels Hospital (less than half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Gordon Hill include Pole Hill and Bowyer's Water.