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Roof Survey in Northumberland Park
Independent roof surveys in Northumberland Park. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
How a roof survey works in Northumberland Park
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about debris building up in roof valleys and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Northumberland Park as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Northumberland Park (N17, N18)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a visit in Northumberland Park, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in Northumberland Park, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. In Northumberland Park, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Northumberland Park
Also in Northumberland Park
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Roof surveys around Northumberland Park
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Northumberland Park has a long history of building, with Bruce Castle about 0.8 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you look after a building such as Lea Valley Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Northumberland Park (London) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Northumberland Park is about 1 mile north-east of Tottenham, in Greater London. Whether the building in Northumberland Park is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Greater London coverage includes Northumberland Park and the places around it. London is in our area too.
All of N17 and N18 is covered for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Love Lane, Park Lane and York Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Upper Edmonton (1 mile north-west), Edmonton (1 mile north), South Chingford (1 mile east), Picketts Lock (2 miles north-east) and Highams Park (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south-west), Marylebone (7 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Around Northumberland Park
In Northumberland Park, that means homes and buildings near Duke's Aldridge, No.8 Tottenham pub and London Academy of Excellence Tottenham. There is a railway station in Northumberland Park itself: Northumberland Park (London) station. A little further out are North Middlesex University Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there is Pole Hill and Highams Park Lake.
FAQs for Northumberland Park
I let a flat near Northumberland Park (London) station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is drone flying allowed in Northumberland Park?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. 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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How much does a roof survey cost in Northumberland Park?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Leave roof access to professionals
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot 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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.