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Barkingside Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Barkingside and the rest of Greater London. We survey seven days a week.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Flat roof survey in Barkingside
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We are often asked to look into splits and cracks in the covering and blocked or damaged outlets, across felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes.
Across London, flat roofs are everywhere, from back additions and dormers to roof terraces, blocks of flats and offices. They’re covered in felt, asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or single-ply membranes, each with its own weak points. In Barkingside, as anywhere in London, the right approach depends on what the roof is made of. Older flat roofs are frequently felt or asphalt, newer ones rubber or GRP.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Barkingside (IG6, IG2, IG5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys in Barkingside: local notes
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. About 1.2 miles south-west lies Valentines Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Barkingside has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For an older house near a landmark such as Children's Church And Lych Gate At Barnardo's, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Landlords with a home close to Seven Kings station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Barkingside is about 3 miles south-east of Woodford, in Greater London. Barkingside is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Barkingside is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in IG6, IG2 and IG5 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Bute Road, Duke Road and Oaks Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Newbury Park (1 mile south), Fullwell Cross (1 mile north), Gants Hill (1 mile south-west), Fairlop (1 mile north) and Seven Kings (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (11 miles south-west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Barkingside
We work in homes and buildings around The New Fairlop Oak pub, Fairlop Waters and Ilford County High School, among other places. The closest station to Barkingside is Seven Kings station, about 1.6 miles south. A little further out are King George Hospital (1.2 miles east) and Redbridge Museum (2 miles south). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
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 careful look.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Barkingside runs like any other.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Barkingside
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Take a building like Avanti Court Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What the survey won’t cover
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Places near Barkingside
What else we do in Barkingside
How we price flat roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Barkingside
Do you carry out roof surveys in Barkingside?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Barkingside?
Parking in Barkingside, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the roof itself where that is safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.