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Flat Roof Survey in Aldborough Hatch
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Aldborough Hatch. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Flat roof survey in Aldborough Hatch
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you’ve noticed blistering in felt or asphalt and outlets that hold water back, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Water getting through a flat roof in London can travel under the covering and appear some way from the hole. Outlets, upstands against parapet walls and joins with the main roof are frequent culprits. In a block or conversion in Aldborough Hatch, the flat roof is often a shared part of the building.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Aldborough Hatch (IG2, IG3, RM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What else we do in Aldborough Hatch
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a visit in Aldborough Hatch, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
Flat and commercial roofs around Aldborough Hatch
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. If your home in Aldborough Hatch is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. About 1.6 miles west lies Valentines Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Aldborough Hatch has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as William Torbitt Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you let a flat or house near Goodmayes station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Aldborough Hatch is about 2 miles north-east of Ilford, in Greater London. Whether the building in Aldborough Hatch is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Aldborough Hatch is one of the places in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the IG2, IG3 and RM6 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Oaks Lane, Chase Lane and Mendip Road. With the A12 close by, Aldborough Hatch is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Little Heath (1 mile east), Goodmayes (1 mile south), Chadwell Heath (2 miles east), Marks Gate (2 miles north-east) and Becontree Heath (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles south-west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Aldborough Hatch
Around Aldborough Hatch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oaks Park High School and Fairlop Waters. The nearest railway station is Goodmayes station, about 1.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Redbridge Museum (2 miles south-west) and King George Hospital (under half a mile east). Open spaces near Aldborough Hatch include Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Aldborough Hatch
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
Aldborough Hatch: your questions answered
Is my home in Aldborough Hatch listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Aldborough Hatch?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are 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.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.