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Flat roof survey in Ashburton, Greater London
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Ashburton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Common questions in Ashburton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashburton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Ashburton in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Ashburton is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but your report describes the actual condition.
Flat roof survey in Ashburton
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. 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. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We are frequently asked to look into signs of deflection in the roof deck and leaks around rooflights, on felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets.
Commercial and residential blocks across London often have big flat roofs with plant, rooflights and access walkways. Every penetration and upstand is a place where a membrane can fail. In Ashburton, roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand. Plant bases, rooflights and cable entries are all places where water can get in.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Ashburton (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ashburton
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
Flat and commercial roofs around Ashburton
About 2.4 miles south-east lies Addington Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Ashburton has been built on. 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. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you let a flat or house near Norwood Junction station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Ashburton is about 6 miles south of New Cross, in Greater London. Bookings from Ashburton are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Greater London, we cover Ashburton and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in CR0, SE25 and CR9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Long Lane, Tudor Road and Coe Avenue and the roads around them. Other places close to Ashburton include Woodside (1 mile north), Addiscombe (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile south-east), Monks Orchard (1 mile south-east) and Shirley (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Near you in Ashburton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oasis Academy Shirley Park, Ashburton Park and The Beehive pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Norwood Junction station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find National Psychosis Unit (1.7 miles east) and Whitgift Centre (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Useful tips for Ashburton property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Book a survey every few years
- Note where water lies after a downpour
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Common roof problems in Ashburton
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Raised blisters across the surface
Ashburton is in London, so parking needs planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the inside of the roof is included