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Roof survey in New Southgate, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across New Southgate, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in New Southgate
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We’re frequently asked to look into worn lead at chimneys and abutments and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, across the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
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 often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in New Southgate are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- New Southgate (N11, N10, N14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In New Southgate, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in New Southgate, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Why it is worth a survey now in New Southgate
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. We look at them before they cause trouble. 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.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in New Southgate
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof surveys around New Southgate
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building like St Paul's CofE Primary School N11, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. With Heath Hall about 2.9 miles south-west, the area around New Southgate has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Paul's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
New Southgate is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. In New Southgate, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Greater London, we cover New Southgate. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the N11, N10 and N14 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include High Road, Orion Road and Atlas Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around New Southgate include the A1003 and A1110, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside New Southgate, we cover Friern Barnet (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east), Bounds Green (1 mile south-east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north) and Southgate (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near New Southgate
We work in homes and buildings around Friern Barnet School, Ming-Ai and The Ranelagh pub. Other local landmarks include O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground (0.9 miles south-east) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles west). New Southgate has its own railway station: New Southgate station. A little further out are Grand Arcade (1.5 miles west) and Broomfield House Museum (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
Common questions in New Southgate
I let a flat near New Southgate station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is drone flying allowed in New Southgate?
Normally 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long does the visit take?
It typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do I book a survey in New Southgate?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Prices for roof surveys in New Southgate
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.