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Flat Roof Survey in Bexleyheath
We carry out flat roof surveys in Bexleyheath and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Upstands pulling away from walls
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a London area like Bexleyheath, the main things to sort out are parking and access: 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 the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bexleyheath
A flat roof leak frequently travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’re worried about water getting in at rooflights and splits, cracks and crazing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Water getting through a flat roof in London can travel under the covering and appear some way from the hole. Outlets, upstands against parapet walls and joins with the main roof are frequent culprits. In a converted house in Bexleyheath, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Bexleyheath (DA7, DA6, DA16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Bexleyheath
Is parking a problem for a survey in Bexleyheath?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bexleyheath?
Yes, Bexleyheath is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
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What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bexleyheath
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Flat roof surveys in Bexleyheath: local notes
Red House, about 0.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bexleyheath. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For an older house near a landmark such as Trinity Baptist Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you own a rental within reach of Bexleyheath station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For a London address like Bexleyheath, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
Bexleyheath is about 3 miles south-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. Anywhere in Bexleyheath, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. There is also a page for London.
All of DA7, DA6 and DA16 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Lion Road, Hyde Road and Upton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Bexleyheath include Upton (1 mile west), Crook Log (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south-west), Bexley (1 mile south) and Welling (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Bexleyheath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Danson Park, The Volunteer pub and Bexleyheath Academy, among other places. Bexleyheath has its own railway station: Bexleyheath station. A little further out are Bexley Hospital (under half a mile west) and Bexley Museum (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Bexleyheath includes Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
Useful tips for Bexleyheath property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
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.