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Roof Survey in South Oxhey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for South Oxhey, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Oxhey
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed condensation or damp timbers in the loft and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it.
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 South Oxhey, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- South Oxhey (WD19, HA6, HA5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Also near South Oxhey
Also in South Oxhey
Common roof problems in South Oxhey
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘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.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Historic houses such as Headstone Manor, about 2.4 miles south-east, show how far back building around South Oxhey goes. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
South Oxhey: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in South Oxhey?
That depends on where the roof is and on 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. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
How do I find out if my home in South Oxhey is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In South Oxhey, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Roof surveys in South Oxhey: local notes
Where the drone is part of the 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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to Oxhey Chapel: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Harlequin Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
South Oxhey is about 2 miles north-west of Hatch End, in Greater London. We visit South Oxhey as part of our work across Greater London. South Oxhey is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for roof surveys. London is in our area too.
Every address in WD19, HA6 and HA5 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Ilkley Road, Benton Road and Oakdale Road. We also cover the places around South Oxhey: Carpenders Park (1 mile north-east), Watford Heath (1 mile north), Hatch End (2 miles south-east), Headstone (2 miles south-east) and Oxhey (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles south-east), City of Westminster (13 miles south-east), Marylebone (13 miles south-east), Kensington (12 miles south-east), St Pancras (13 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles south-east).
Around South Oxhey
Around South Oxhey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oxhey Park and Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC. The nearest railway station is Carpenders Park station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hilfield Castle (3.3 miles north-east) and Heath Robinson Museum (1.9 miles south). The countryside around South Oxhey includes Tumbling Bay and Harrow Weald Common.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.