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Flat Roof Survey in Aldgate
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Aldgate. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Water getting in at rooflights
Flat roof survey in Aldgate
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you’re worried about signs of deflection in the roof deck and gaps at upstands and abutments, we can find out what’s behind it.
Offices, shops and blocks of flats across London frequently have large flat roofs with plant, rooflights and walkways. Each pipe, upstand and fixing through the covering is a possible weak point. For a building in Aldgate, access is agreed with whoever manages the roof ahead of the visit. Rooflights, plant supports and pipe entries are common places for a membrane to fail.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Aldgate (E1, EC2A, SE1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Aldgate
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
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.
Towns and villages near Aldgate
Other services in Aldgate
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Aldgate
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Aldgate?
It can be, so it’s useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Aldgate, such as hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Aldgate
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
What a flat roof survey looks like in Aldgate
Mansion House, about 0.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Aldgate. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Gabriel's Wharf, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. If you live in an older home near St James Duke's Place, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Aldgate School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Aldgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Aldgate, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
Flat roof surveys in E1, EC2A and SE1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Mark Lane. Aldgate sits on or near the A3 and A10, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Spitalfields (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile south), Whitechapel (1 mile north-east) and City of London (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Aldgate
In Aldgate, that means homes and buildings near Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, Fund Academy and East India Arms. Nearby too are London Enterprise Academy (0.6 miles east), St Mary-at-Hill (within half a mile south-west) and Finsbury Circus (0.5 miles north-west). Aldgate has its own railway station: London Fenchurch Street station. Other landmarks nearby include Gabriel's Wharf (1.4 miles west) and Tower of London (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Aldgate include St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
Useful tips for Aldgate property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Aldgate, as in much of London, lots of 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 as you book.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.