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Roof survey in High Barnet, Greater London
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in High Barnet. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in High Barnet
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you are worried about gutters that overflow in heavy rain and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. In High Barnet, as across London, that is why a roof needs a proper look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a proper look too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- High Barnet (EN5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in High Barnet. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so in High Barnet we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Signs you need a roof survey in High Barnet
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Take a building like Foulds School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey won’t cover
Roof surveys in High Barnet: local notes
Wyllyotts Manor, about 2.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around High Barnet. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Homes near green spaces such as King George's Fields (Monken Hadley) can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you live in an older home near Christ Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
High Barnet is about 1 mile north-west of Barnet, in Greater London. We cover High Barnet and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. High Barnet is one of the places in Greater London we cover for roof surveys. There’s also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: EN5. We offer roof surveys to properties on Byng Road, Park Road and Kings Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A1081, High Barnet is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Hadley (1 mile east), Arkley (1 mile south-west), Kitts End (1 mile north), Totteridge (1 mile south) and Rowley Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Near you in High Barnet
We work in homes and buildings around Susi Earnshaw Theatre School, The White Lion pub and Queen Elizabeth's School. The closest station to High Barnet is Hadley Wood station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Spires Shopping Centre (within half a mile east) and Barnet General Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). The countryside around High Barnet includes Barnet Countryside Centre and Darland's Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. 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.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in High Barnet
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Questions from High Barnet
Can parking be tricky for a visit in High Barnet?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Is my home in High Barnet listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How do I book a survey in High Barnet?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. We note any lean or loose pots.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.