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Flat roof survey in Biggin Hill, Greater London
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Biggin Hill, with photos and a written report.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Cracked or split membrane
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Flat roof survey in Biggin Hill: what you get
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and outlets choked with leaves and silt, on mastic asphalt, 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, each with its own weak points. Which one is on a roof in Biggin Hill 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 isn’t.
- Where
- Biggin Hill (TN16, BR6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Biggin Hill
The wider area around Biggin Hill has a long history of building, with Down House about 1.7 miles north-east. 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. 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. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For landlords with property near Woldingham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mark's Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Biggin Hill is about 6 miles east of Caterham, in Greater London. Biggin Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Biggin Hill is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across TN16 and BR6 for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Rushdene Walk, Mount Pleasant and Stock Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A233, Biggin Hill is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Biggin Hill include Aperfield (1 mile south-east), Luxted (1 mile north-east), Berry's Green (1 mile east), Single Street (1 mile east) and Leaves Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north), Brompton (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (6 miles north-east) and Wimbledon (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Biggin Hill
In Biggin Hill, that means homes and buildings near Charles Darwin School. The closest station to Biggin Hill is Woldingham station, about 3.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (2.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Betsom's Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Biggin Hill
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common roof problems in Biggin Hill
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- A sagging deck under the covering
Take a building like Oaklands Primary Academy: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Biggin Hill questions
Do you cover Biggin Hill?
Yes, Biggin Hill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Biggin Hill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Biggin Hill?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available as you book.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Biggin Hill?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
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 whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
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Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Biggin Hill runs like any other.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.