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Flat roof survey in Bexley, Greater London
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Bexley and across Greater London.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
How we price flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Bexley, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Flat roof survey in Bexley: what you get
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. Common reasons to book are a sagging deck under the covering and upstands pulling away from walls, on upstands and outlets, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes.
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, and each fails in its own way. Which one is on a roof in Bexley shapes how it’s checked. Older flat roofs are often felt or asphalt, newer ones rubber or GRP.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Bexley (DA5, DA6, DA14, DA1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bexley
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
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.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Bexley moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
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 the findings.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
What a flat roof survey looks like in Bexley
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Bexley is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. The wider area around Bexley has a long history of building, with Red House about 0.9 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Parking in Bexley, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. Take a building like Old Bexley Church of England School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Bexley is about 3 miles east of Eltham, in Greater London. We cover Bexley and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Greater London coverage includes Bexley and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across DA5, DA6, DA14 and DA1 for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Bexley High Street, Camden Road and The North Glade or a nearby road, we can help. Bexley sits on or near the A2018 and B2210, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Bexley include Blendon (1 mile north-west), North Cray (1 mile south), Bexleyheath (1 mile north), Upton (1 mile north) and Coldblow (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Bexley
Around Bexley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Columba's Catholic Boys' School, Danson Park and Townley Grammar School. For rail, the closest station is Bexley station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Broadway Shopping Centre (1 mile north-east) and Bexley Museum (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Bexley include Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
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Bexley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Bexley is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Bexley?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.