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Turnpike Lane Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Turnpike Lane? You can book a roof survey in Turnpike Lane and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Turnpike Lane homes and their roofs
The wider area around Turnpike Lane has a long history of building, with Bruce Castle about 1.5 miles north-east. 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. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. If your home in Turnpike Lane is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John The Baptist (greek Orthodox), corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Homes near green spaces like Ducketts Common can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Turnpike Lane is about 3 miles north of Highbury, in Greater London. Turnpike Lane is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Turnpike Lane is one of the places in Greater London we cover for roof surveys. There’s also a page for London.
We survey roofs across the N8, N22 and N15 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Bury Road, High Road and Glebe Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Turnpike Lane: Hornsey (1 mile west), Noel Park (1 mile north), Wood Green (1 mile north), Stroud Green (1 mile south) and Crouch End (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Near you in Turnpike Lane
Typical jobs here are in homes near Moselle Upper School, The Toll Gate pub and Ducketts Common. There is a railway station in Turnpike Lane itself: Hornsey station. Well-known places in the area include Hornsey Central Hospital (1.1 miles west) and The Mall Wood Green (within half a mile north). Not far away are Darland's Lake and Railway Fields.
Roof survey in Turnpike Lane: what you get
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’s 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. We are often asked to look into torn or sagging underlay and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, across flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Turnpike Lane (N8, N22, N15)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Turnpike Lane: your questions answered
Is my home in Turnpike Lane listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
I let a flat near Hornsey station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you work in Turnpike Lane?
Yes, we do. Turnpike Lane is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Turnpike Lane moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What we’re asked to look at in Turnpike Lane
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
For landlords with property near Hornsey station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Check we can open the loft hatch
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.