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Flat Roof Survey in Aperfield
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Aperfield and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Flat roof survey in Aperfield: what you get
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. 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. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. If you are worried about failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and pools of water lying on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Across London, flat roofs are everywhere, from back additions and dormers to roof terraces, blocks of flats and offices. Coverings range from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and each fails in its own way. In Aperfield, as anywhere in London, the right approach depends on what the roof is made of. Older flat roofs are often felt or asphalt, newer ones rubber or GRP.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Aperfield (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- 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
Why it is worth a survey now in Aperfield
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
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The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Aperfield we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Aperfield, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What affects the price in Aperfield
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Book a survey every few years
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
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.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Flat roof surveys in Aperfield: local notes
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Aperfield has a long history of building, with Down House about 1.7 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like St Mark's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you look after a building like Biggin Hill Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For landlords with property near Oxted station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Aperfield is about 4 miles east of Warlingham, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Aperfield can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Aperfield is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for flat roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the TN16 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Main Road, Haig Road and Lotus Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Aperfield, we cover Biggin Hill (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile north-east), Single Street (1 mile north-east), Luxted (1 mile north) and Cudham (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like London (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (6 miles north-east), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west) and Plaistow (15 miles north).
Near you in Aperfield
In Aperfield, that means homes and buildings near Charles Darwin School and The Old Jail Public House and the streets around them. Aperfield’s nearest station is Oxted station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Warlingham Park Hospital (3.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Aperfield: your questions answered
Is my home in Aperfield listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Aperfield in the area you cover?
Yes, Aperfield is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It frequently means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Aperfield?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.