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Tottenham Hale Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Tottenham Hale.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
About our roof survey in Tottenham Hale
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. If you’ve noticed crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. 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 Tottenham Hale has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Tottenham Hale (N17, N15, E17)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
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When to book a survey in Tottenham Hale
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near 17 & Central, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What experience they bring
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Prices for roof surveys in Tottenham Hale
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tottenham Hale
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof surveys around Tottenham Hale
The wider area around Tottenham Hale has a long history of building, with Bruce Castle about 1 mile north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Tottenham Hale station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ferry Lane Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Tottenham Hale is about 1 mile south-east of Tottenham, in Greater London. Tottenham Hale is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Tottenham Hale is one of the places in Greater London we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
We work across the N17, N15 and E17 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include High Road, Reed Road and Hale Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Tottenham Green (1 mile west), South Tottenham (1 mile south-west), Tottenham (1 mile north-west), Seven Sisters (1 mile south-west) and Broadwater Farm (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south).
What’s near Tottenham Hale
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ada College, Gladesmore Community School and Bruce Castle Park and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Tottenham Hale itself: Tottenham Hale station. A little further out are North Middlesex University Hospital (1.8 miles north) and 17 & Central (1.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Highgate Hill and Woodberry Wetlands.
Questions from Tottenham Hale
Can a landlord with a rental near Tottenham Hale station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tottenham Hale?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Tottenham Hale moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.