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Flat roof survey in Bedfont, Greater London
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Bedfont. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
About our flat roof survey in Bedfont
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. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed damaged trims at the roof edge and outlets choked with leaves and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes alike.
London has a lot of flat roofs: rear additions, dormers, roof terraces and the roofs of blocks and offices. They’re covered in felt, asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or single-ply membranes, each with its own weak points. Which one is on a roof in Bedfont shapes how it is checked. Many older flat roofs are felt or asphalt, and many newer ones EPDM rubber or GRP.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Bedfont (TW14, TW6, TW13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a flat roof survey in Bedfont?
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
Questions from Bedfont
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Bedfont?
Yes. As well as homes, we check flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Bedfont?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a visit in Bedfont, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a flat roof survey looks like in Bedfont
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. 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. Strawberry Hill House, about 4.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bedfont. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Fairholme Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you let a flat or house near Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Bedfont is about 1 mile west of Feltham, in Greater London. Bedfont is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Greater London coverage includes Bedfont. We also survey roofs in London.
All of TW14, TW6 and TW13 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Elm Road, New Road and East Road. We also cover the places around Bedfont: West Bedfont (1 mile west), Feltham (1 mile east), Heathrow (1 mile north-west), Hatton (1 mile north-east) and Hounslow (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (15 miles east) and Hampstead (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bedfont
Around Bedfont, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Space Studio West London and Spelthorne College. The nearest railway station is Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Kempton Steam Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Treaty Centre (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photographs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Useful tips for Bedfont property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Other services in Bedfont
What affects the price in Bedfont
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.