Greater London · London and the South East
Brockley Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Brockley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Flat and commercial roofs around Brockley
Historic houses like Queen's House, about 2.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Brockley goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours 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 Church of St Hilda, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Brockley. If you run a business near Lewisham Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Brockley is about 1 mile south of New Cross, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Brockley can all book flat roof surveys. Our Greater London coverage includes Brockley and the places around it.
We survey roofs across the SE4, SE23 and SE6 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Ivy Road, Nash Road and Lindal Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Crofton Park (1 mile south-east), Honor Oak (1 mile west), Ladywell (1 mile east), Forest Hill (1 mile south-west) and Nunhead (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Around Brockley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Blythe Hill Tavern, Allenby Tutorial Trust and Blythe Hill Fields and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Brockley itself: Crofton Park station. Nearby you’ll also find Horniman Museum and Gardens (1.4 miles south-west) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Brockley includes One Tree Hill and Knight's Hill.
Flat roof survey in Brockley: what you get
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are a sagging deck under the covering and pools of water lying on the roof.
London has a lot of flat roofs: rear additions, dormers, roof terraces and the roofs of blocks and offices. Coverings range from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, each with its own weak points. Which one is on a roof in Brockley shapes how it is checked. Many older flat roofs are felt or asphalt, and many newer ones EPDM rubber or GRP.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Brockley (SE4, SE23, SE6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Brockley we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Useful tips for Brockley property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
What affects the price in Brockley
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
FAQs for Brockley
Is parking a problem for a survey in Brockley?
Normally it is manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you cover Brockley?
Yes, Brockley is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, frequently laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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What else we do in Brockley
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass