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Flat roof survey in Burnt Oak, Greater London
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Burnt Oak, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
How a flat roof survey works in Burnt Oak
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed cracked or split membrane and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
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. In Burnt Oak, as anywhere in London, the right approach depends on what the roof is made of. Older flat roofs are often felt or asphalt, newer ones rubber or GRP.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Burnt Oak (HA8, NW9, NW7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burnt Oak
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Burnt Oak: your questions answered
Do you cover Burnt Oak?
Yes, Burnt Oak is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Burnt Oak?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that is safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Burnt Oak, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Burnt Oak moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Burnt Oak
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Common reasons to book include:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Standing water left after rain
- Upstands pulling away from walls
For landlords with property near Mill Hill Broadway station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
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Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Note where water lies after a downpour
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Flat and commercial roofs around Burnt Oak
Headstone Manor, about 4.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burnt Oak. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Shop and office owners around Broadwalk Centre may find that outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Annunciation RC Junior School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Burnt Oak is about 7 miles south-east of Watford, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Burnt Oak and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Greater London coverage includes Burnt Oak and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
We cover every part of the HA8, NW9 and NW7 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include East Road, Back Lane and Rill Lane, all of which we cover. You will find Burnt Oak on the A5100, which makes it simple to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in The Hale (1 mile north), Edgware (1 mile north-west), Grahame Park (1 mile south-east), Little Stanmore (1 mile west) and Canons Park (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Around Burnt Oak
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Martin's School Brentwood, Railway Hotel and Watling Park and the streets around them. Burnt Oak’s nearest station is Mill Hill Broadway station, about 0.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Church Farmhouse Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Edgware Community Hospital (0.5 miles west). The countryside around Burnt Oak includes Darland's Lake and Mill Hill Old Railway Nature Reserve.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.