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Flat roof survey in Bakers Arms, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Bakers Arms, with photos and a clear written report.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
How a flat roof survey works in Bakers Arms
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. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We survey single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or split membrane and upstands pulling away from walls.
Water getting through a flat roof in London can travel under the covering and appear some way from the hole. Upstands against parapets, outlets and the edge where flat meets pitched are common entry points. In a block or conversion in Bakers Arms, the flat roof is often a shared part of the building.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Bakers Arms (E17, E10, E11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In Bakers Arms, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when booking.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
Flat roofs in Bakers Arms
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. With Sutton House about 2.5 miles south-west, Bakers Arms sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Thomas Gamuel Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Stephen's, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Bakers Arms is about 4 miles north-east of Shoreditch, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Bakers Arms, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: E17, E10 and E11. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Ivy Road, Ely Road and Elm Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Bakers Arms include the A112, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Bakers Arms include Walthamstow Village (1 mile north), Leyton (1 mile south), Leyton Grange (1 mile south), Walthamstow (1 mile north-west) and Upper Walthamstow (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles south-west), Marylebone (7 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-west).
Around Bakers Arms
Typical jobs here are in homes near The European pub, Leyton Sixth Form College and Warwick School for Boys. The nearest railway station is Leyton Midland Road station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Walthamstow Pump House Museum (0.9 miles west) and 17 & Central (0.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Bakers Arms includes Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. We check seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Towns and villages near Bakers Arms
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Questions from Bakers Arms
Is Bakers Arms in the area you cover?
Yes, Bakers Arms is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Bakers Arms as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Bakers Arms is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How do I book a survey in Bakers Arms?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Common roof problems in Bakers Arms
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: 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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Cracked or split membrane
As a London address, Bakers Arms can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one