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Chessington Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Chessington, with photographs and a written report.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Flat roof survey in Chessington: what you get
A flat roof leak frequently travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We survey mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are splits and cracks in the covering and leaks around rooflights.
On a London roof terrace or a flat roof over a back addition, water often runs under the covering before it shows. Upstands against parapets, outlets and the edge where flat meets pitched are common entry points. In a block or conversion in Chessington, the flat roof is often a shared part of the building.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Chessington (KT9, KT19, KT6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
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What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Chessington
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
When to book a survey in Chessington
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. 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.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Shop and office owners around The Ashley Centre may find that outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Flat roof surveys around Chessington
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. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. With Fitznells Manor about 2.2 miles east, Chessington sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
For a London address like Chessington, it’s useful to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. Anyone responsible for a site like Castle Hill Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Chessington is about 2 miles north-west of Epsom, in Greater London. We cover Chessington and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Chessington. We also survey roofs in London.
Flat roof surveys in KT9, KT19 and KT6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Elm Road, Cox Lane and Moor Lane and the roads around them. Chessington sits on or near the A243. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Horton (1 mile south), Old Malden (2 miles north-east), Tolworth (2 miles north-east), Surbiton (2 miles north) and Worcester Park (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (13 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (14 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
Around Chessington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shrewsbury House School, Chessington Community College and Horton Country Park and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Chessington itself: Chessington North station. Well-known places in the area include Tolworth Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (0.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Chessington includes Kingston Hill Road area and Bonesgate Open Space.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a London area like Chessington, 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. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- 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 is access.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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FAQs for Chessington
Is Chessington in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Chessington?
Parking in Chessington, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available as you book.
How do I book a survey in Chessington?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but your report describes the actual condition.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.