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Avery Hill Flat Roof Survey
Independent flat roof surveys in Avery Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Landlords, agents and block managers in Avery Hill
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
How a flat roof survey works in Avery Hill
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are pools of water lying on the roof and upstands pulling away from walls.
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 Avery Hill, 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Avery Hill (SE9, DA15, DA16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Avery Hill
Also in Avery Hill
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
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.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
Flat roof surveys in Avery Hill: local notes
Eltham Palace, about 1.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Avery Hill. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near Church of Holy Trinity, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. For businesses in and around places such as Broadway Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. Take a building like Stationers' Crown Woods Academy: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Avery Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Eltham, in Greater London. If you’re in Avery Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Greater London, we cover Avery Hill. We also survey roofs in London.
Flat roof surveys in SE9, DA15 and DA16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Bexley Road, Glenure Road and Perpins Road. You will find Avery Hill on the A210, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Blackfen (1 mile east), Eltham (1 mile south-west), New Eltham (1 mile south), Falconwood (1 mile north-east) and Well Hall (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Around Avery Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shoulder of Mutton Green and Alderwood Primary School, among other places. Avery Hill’s nearest station is Falconwood station, roughly 0.6 miles north. A little further out are Greenwich Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Metropolitan Police Museum (1.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Why act early in Avery Hill
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Questions from Avery Hill
How do I find out if my home in Avery Hill is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Avery Hill?
Usually it is manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Avery Hill?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In Avery Hill, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us as you book.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.