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Flat roof survey in Canary Wharf, Greater London
We carry out flat roof surveys in Canary Wharf and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Flat roof survey in Canary Wharf: what you get
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets, and people most often book us about outlets that hold water back and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall.
Commercial and residential blocks across London often have big flat roofs with plant, rooflights and access walkways. Each pipe, upstand and fixing through the covering is a possible weak point. In Canary Wharf, roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand. Rooflights, plant supports and pipe entries are common places for a membrane to fail.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Canary Wharf (E14, SE16, E22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- 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
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Common questions in Canary Wharf
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Canary Wharf, such as hotels?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Canary Wharf?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Do you cover Canary Wharf for flat roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in Canary Wharf and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Canary Wharf and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Flat roof surveys around Canary Wharf
Within a mile and a half or so of Canary Wharf there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. The wider area around Canary Wharf has a long history of building, with Queen's House about 1.8 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you let a flat or house near Canary Wharf station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For hotels and guest houses around Canary Wharf, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Canary Wharf is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. Roofs in Canary Wharf get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
We cover every part of E14, SE16 and E22 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane and the roads around them. You will find Canary Wharf on the A1261, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include London Docklands (1 mile east), Poplar (1 mile north-east), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Canary Wharf
Around Canary Wharf, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tower Hamlets College, Sir John McDougall Gardens and The Ledger Building pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in Canary Wharf itself: Canary Wharf station. Other landmarks nearby include The Pumphouse Educational Museum (0.8 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
Prices for flat roof surveys in Canary Wharf
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Canary Wharf, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a visit in Canary Wharf, parking and access are the things to plan: 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 ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.