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Roof survey in Northwood, Greater London
Roof surveys around Northwood, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
What a roof survey looks like in Northwood
About 3.3 miles south-east lies Headstone Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Northwood has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often 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 the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Homes near green spaces such as King George V Playing Fields can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Emmanuel Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Frithwood Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Northwood is about 3 miles south-east of Rickmansworth, in Greater London. Whether the building in Northwood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Greater London, we cover Northwood and the places around it. London is in our area too.
Roof surveys in HA6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer roof surveys to properties on Little Stream Close and Sandy Lodge Way and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Northwood: Eastbury (1 mile north-east), Moor Park (1 mile north-west), Batchworth Heath (1 mile west), Batchworth (2 miles north-west) and Holywell (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (14 miles south-east), Marylebone (14 miles south-east), Kensington (12 miles south-east), St Pancras (14 miles south-east), Hampstead (11 miles south-east) and Ruislip (3 miles south).
Around Northwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near King George V Playing Fields, The Gate Public House and London School of Theology and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Carpenders Park station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Harlequin Centre (2.9 miles north-east) and Heath Robinson Museum (2.2 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Dews Farm Sand Pits and Tumbling Bay.
How a roof survey works in Northwood
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you are worried about standing water on a flat roof and worn or blocked valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Northwood has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Northwood (HA6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Northwood
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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.
What else we do in Northwood
How we price roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Northwood: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Northwood is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Northwood?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. We note any lean or loose pots.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes an hour or two 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 often 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 Northwood runs like any other.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Any roof job in Northwood means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Northwood
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.