London and the South East

Flat Roof Survey in Greater London

From the largest town to the smallest village in Greater London, we can carry out flat roof surveys. Written reports with photos, and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Flat Roof Survey across Greater London

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Towns we cover in Greater London

In short: surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or get in touch to book a survey.

Largest places

What else we do in Greater London

Postcodes in Greater London

Flat roof survey in Greater London: how it works

Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. 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. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber, and people most often book us about cracked or split membrane and upstands pulling away from walls.

When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof.

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.
We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.

What affects the price in Greater London

We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.

Why book with us

Prices that include VAT
We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Visits on any day of the week

Arrange a survey

You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.

What’s near London

Around London, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Mary-at-Hill, St George the Martyr and The BFI Reuben Library, among other places. You will also find Trinity Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-east), Ark Globe Academy (less than half a mile south), Charles Dickens Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and Newington Gardens (under half a mile south). There’s a railway station in London itself: Elephant & Castle station. Nearby you’ll also find Surrey Dispensary (within half a mile south-east) and Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.

Nearby schools include London School of Musical Theatre (within half a mile west)

Flat roofs across Greater London

From London, City of Westminster and Marylebone to business parks across Greater London, flat roofs come in every size. The weak points are nearly always outlets, upstands and joins, so those get the closest look.

Our surveys reach from London out to Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, the Thames Valley, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and Greater London is well within that. We survey on any day of the week.

London: For hotels and guest houses around London, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you let a flat or house near Elephant & Castle station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.

Landlord and commercial surveys in Greater London

Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.

Landlords, agents and building managers across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.

Different roofs, different checks

Single-ply membranes

On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a close look.

GRP fibreglass

GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.

DIY checks: what’s safe

Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.

Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.

Why roofs fail

Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.

These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:

Leaks around rooflights
Standing water left after rain
Outlets choked with leaves and silt
A sagging deck under the covering

What affects the cost of flat roof surveys

What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:

The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Height and safe access
The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The number of roofs, including extensions and garages

Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.

Booking your survey

The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:

Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Where water is showing inside, if it is
Your timetable, such as an exchange date
The style of property, from a terrace to a block

To get a price for flat roof surveys in Greater London, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.

Greater London: your questions answered

Are you insured?

Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.

Do you look for flat roof leaks?

We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.

Do you survey commercial flat roofs?

Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.

Can you inspect my roof with a drone?

Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.

Is it a structural engineer’s report?

No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.

How do I book a survey in Greater London?

To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.

Does the weather affect the survey?

Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.