Greater London · London and the South East
Aldwych Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Aldwych, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Raised blisters across the surface
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
Flat roof survey in Aldwych: what you get
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you’ve noticed signs of deflection in the roof deck and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, we can find out what’s behind it.
Offices, shops and blocks of flats across London often 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 Aldwych, access is agreed with whoever manages the roof before the visit. Plant bases, rooflights and cable entries are all places where water can get in.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Aldwych (W1D, WC2H, W1F)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Aldwych
Aldwych has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. The wider area around Aldwych has a long history of building, with Dr Johnson's House about 0.4 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you run a business near Gabriel's Wharf, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. If you own a rental within reach of London Charing Cross station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Aldwych is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aldwych and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
Here we cover the W1D, WC2H and W1F postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A4 and A301, Aldwych is simple for us to get to for flat roof surveys. Other places close to Aldwych include Clare Market (1 mile north), Covent Garden (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Temple (1 mile east) and Adelphi (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Aldwych
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ye Old White Horse pub, Lincoln's Inn Fields and Mercers' School. Other local landmarks include LSE Shaw Library (less than half a mile north-east) and London Nautical School (0.6 miles south-east). Aldwych’s nearest station is London Charing Cross station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and Gabriel's Wharf (0.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details frequently fail before the main surface. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Why it is worth a survey now in Aldwych
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- A report with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Aldwych?
Flat roofs frequently get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Problems we come across often include:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Standing water left after rain
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary le Strand, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will the report include photos?
Also near Aldwych
What else we do in Aldwych
Surveys for landlords and agents in Aldwych
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Common questions in Aldwych
Is parking a problem for a survey in Aldwych?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Aldwych, like hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you cover Aldwych?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Aldwych included.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Aldwych runs like any other.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.