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Roof survey in Hendon, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Hendon, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Signs you need a roof survey in Hendon
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you look after a building such as Hendon School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Roof survey in Hendon: what you get
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and valley linings that have cracked or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings alike.
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 Hendon, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Hendon (NW4, NW9, NW2, NW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Hendon
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hendon?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Hendon?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus 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. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is Hendon in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Hendon included.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
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.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What a roof survey looks like in Hendon
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. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
With Heath Hall about 2.3 miles east, the area around Hendon has a long history. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you live near a park such as Hendon Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Hendon is about 3 miles north-west of Hampstead, in Greater London. We cover Hendon and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Hendon. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in NW4, NW9, NW2 and NW11 is covered for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and Sydney Grove. Hendon sits on or near the A5 and A41. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in The Burroughs (1 mile north-west), Brent Cross (1 mile south), Staples Corner (1 mile south), West Hendon (1 mile west) and The Hyde (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Around Hendon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hasmonean Primary School, The White Bear pub and Kisharon College. Hendon’s nearest station is Hendon station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south) and St Andrew's Hospital (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Hendon include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 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 frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Hendon runs like any other.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We look at them before they cause trouble. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hendon
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
How we price roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Mention any damp patches when booking
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Other services in Hendon
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we look at them closely.